1
as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the miraculous nature of the revelation
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
his miraculous escape from the burning building
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Recent Examples of miraculous
Receiving stigmata constitutes a miracle in Catholicism, and Francis was believed to possess several other miraculous powers.
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The most miraculous of all games took place the evening of Oct. 3, when, down two runs in an elimination Wild Card game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the slumping homegrown slugger Pete Alonso delivered a ninth-inning, three-run home run to turn the series.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoffer was referring to the State of Israel, writing in the aftermath of the Jewish state's miraculous victory in the Six Day War one year prior.
—Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Washington then completed the miraculous comeback on a game-winning floater by Bub Carrington as the final buzzer sounded.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The most miraculous of all games took place the evening of Oct. 3, when, down two runs in an elimination Wild Card game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the slumping homegrown slugger Pete Alonso delivered a ninth-inning, three-run home run to turn the series.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoffer was referring to the State of Israel, writing in the aftermath of the Jewish state's miraculous victory in the Six Day War one year prior.
—Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Washington then completed the miraculous comeback on a game-winning floater by Bub Carrington as the final buzzer sounded.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
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Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Lake Michigan to the east and the brilliant Chicago skyline to the west, with Buckingham Fountain to the north and the stately museum campus to the south, Grant Park is a magical setting.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Typically, this is one of the magical moments at every Steelers game.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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For example, Cindy Bi, has developed a reputation for her uncanny ability to spot unicorns early, backing 14 billion dollar companies, 12 of them from seed stage.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Green Day has the uncanny ability to make every song sound like a hit, regardless of its initial impact.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To me, every place has magic—there amazing secrets in its visuals and people.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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O'Donnell's departure on February 28 marked a remarkable 39-day span of rotating commissioners.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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