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a truly breathtaking view of the majestic waterfall
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Recent Examples of breathtaking
Located approximately 16 feet below the water's surface, this observation room offers breathtaking views of marine life.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Boasting a stunning roof deck and panoramic windows from almost all rooms, the breathtaking views are endless.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Boasting a stunning roof deck and panoramic windows from almost all rooms, the breathtaking views are endless.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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But the most exciting openings are from proudly South African brands: Newmark Hotels is pioneering the 21-suite Apostle Battery Mountain Lodge in the Table Mountain National Park above Llandudno beach, an ambitious restoration of a historic military site.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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Fresh off a thrilling season, MotoGP unveiled a brand-new look.Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Onyebuchi’s thrilling 2020 novella asks just how far sci-fi dystopias are from real life.Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Now, both platforms appear to be laying the groundwork for better assistants — and 2025 could be a very interesting year for AI on smartphones.Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of the most intriguing dishes, ‘Pomodoro Strattu,’ is inspired by a 4,000 year-old recipe and combines roasted tomatoes with onions, fennel and capers.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Scientists and engineers are seeking novel ways to restore these fragile habitats, and one intriguing approach looks to underwater soundscapes.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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Those studio notes that Alvarez dreaded were actually inspiring.Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was nothing short of exhilarating, filled with packed arenas, buzzer-beaters, thrilling overtime games, unexpected upsets, and inspiring underdog victories.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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