How to Use breathtaking in a Sentence

breathtaking

adjective
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  • The scope of the error is breathtaking.
  • The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
  • The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
  • They gave a breathtaking performance.
  • Even amidst the most breathtaking earthly scenery of the Grand Canyon, the night sky stole the show.
    — Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The heat is causing the Alps’ breathtaking glaciers to melt at a record pace.
    — Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 7 Nov. 2023
  • From high above, a breathtaking drone shot captures the whale, the waves, and the human scrum.
    — Nathan Burstein, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023
  • David’s homage to the old stuff at Cattleack is a breathtaking blast from the past.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 15 May 2020
  • No trip to the zoo is complete without a ride on the Skyfari and a breathtaking view of the city.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2021
  • That means Caitlin Clark isn’t just the game’s flashiest, most breathtaking player.
    — Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Fresh seafood, wine, and breathtaking beaches and views, what’s not to love?
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 July 2024
  • Picturesque routes, like the Deal's Gap, will expose you to some of the area's breathtaking views and vistas.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This set is so easy to use but makes breathtaking snapshots.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The host promises breathtaking views of the ocean at sunset plus plenty of sand sculptures and sea life along the way.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru is quite simply one of the most breathtaking places in the world.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022
  • The view from the top — after a 20-minute climb — is breathtaking, with the golden sun setting on a stretch of red clay roofs, the harbor and the hills in the distance.
    — Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The event itself is so breathtaking on its own, but it was made all the more special because of my gown.
    — Town & Country, 8 Dec. 2022
  • However, this may be one of the most breathtaking and scenic trips in Michigan.
    — Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2022
  • The Mediterranean-style abode was built in 1998 and offers breathtaking views of the scenic Santa Rosa Valley.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But don't be fooled, the island's allure lies in its breathtaking sights.
    — Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
  • Since its launch at the end of 2021, the telescope has provided breathtaking images of space.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 24 May 2023
  • The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, had an even more breathtaking drop.
    — CBS News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Set along the banks of the Chama River, the farm’s breathtaking mountain views aren’t too shabby, either.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
  • There was more breathtaking avian life on Aride, which is just a mile long yet home to 1.25 million nesting seabirds.
    — David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
  • To get the full experience of the breathtaking coastline, commit to the two-hour Bondi to Coogee walk.
    — Yousra Attia, ELLE, 9 June 2023
  • Distance and height, then and now: None of these things matter in the breathtaking instant a man steps out onto a thin wire.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • At sunset, make sure to walk the Cliff Walk, the elevated path along the ocean, for a breathtaking sunset view.
    — Brandon Presser, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 July 2023
  • The resort city of Nha Trang is known for its breathtaking beaches, diving sites, and seafood.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 May 2024
  • The wild rapids take you under the towering peaks of the Julian Alps, some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery.
    — Rachael Mendizabal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Miller confirmed what was alluded to in that breathtaking scene: Jimmy goes to the train station to stop Louis from committing suicide.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

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