as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising
it's a miracle that you weren't hurt in the accident
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Recent Examples of miracle
To their credit, the writers stop short of springing miracles to ensure a happy ending, and actually inject a note of realism with a third-act Plan B that, in real life, real people would have proposed a lot earlier.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 23 May 2025
After spending the pregnancy on bed rest and miraculously delivering a healthy baby, Perryman’s parents wanted a name to match the miracle.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
The heroic game five effort from the Celtics felt like the start of a miracle.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
To top that, 2001 Miami would’ve needed to obliterate everything on its schedule, not require a bouncy miracle to beat Boston College.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 23 May 2025
After spending the pregnancy on bed rest and miraculously delivering a healthy baby, Perryman’s parents wanted a name to match the miracle.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
The heroic game five effort from the Celtics felt like the start of a miracle.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
To top that, 2001 Miami would’ve needed to obliterate everything on its schedule, not require a bouncy miracle to beat Boston College.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracle
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Open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight with free admission, the two-acre park invites visitors to wander among these kinetic marvels.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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This gem detailing the ancient underground aqueducts of Rome gives both a visual and historical account of man’s insatiable appetite to overcome nature and create astonishing engineering marvels to uplift the human condition.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The highest chance to see the phenomenon is forecast throughout northern Canada and Alaska.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2020, Miranda reflected on the Hamilton phenomenon in an interview with Rolling Stone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Korea's Jeju Island, a lush tropical destination full of natural wonders, is bringing back its World Heritage Festival this July.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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That is, putting the current environmental crisis in the long context of Earth history can do wonders for one’s mood.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Considered a prodigy by many, the 20-year-old is arguably one of the most talented athletes in the sport.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Once a magical prodigy, Sera Swan lost most her powers resurrecting her beloved, momentarily deceased great-aunt.—
Ashley Poston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miracle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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