miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl 
1
: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
the healing miracles described in the Gospels
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
The bridge is a miracle of engineering.
3
Christian Science
: a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law
Examples of miracle in a Sentence
She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles.
It would take a miracle for this team to win.
the miracle of his recovery
These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.
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David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The third step would be for a pope to recognize as valid a second miracle.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
And then there are the short stories, which are almost like little miracles.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
If the miracle version of you could, for instance, not worry about paying for your kid's college and take vacations guilt-free, that won't happen overnight.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for miracle
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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl
1
: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
Etymology
Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire
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