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When do you use “breathtaking”? And what's the similar expression?

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Rebecca

"Breathtaking" is an expression that means something is astonishing or so beautiful that it "takes your breath away." You will hear someone say that a view is breathtaking because it is so beautiful to her and she has never seen anything like it before. Here are some example sentences: Ex: The island of Hawaii is absolutely breathtaking! The beautiful waterfalls, the scenery, the ocean, the beaches. So beautiful! Ex: Keanu Reeves told everyone in the audience that they are breathtaking. Ex: I think cats are absolutely breathtaking! Some synonyms for 'breathtaking" would be "spectacular, astonishing, wonderful, magnificent, and awe-inspiring."

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