miracle
Americannoun
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an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
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such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.
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a wonder; marvel.
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a wonderful or surpassing example of some quality.
a miracle of modern acoustics.
noun
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an event that is contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural cause
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any amazing or wonderful event
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a person or thing that is a marvellous example of something
the bridge was a miracle of engineering
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short for miracle play
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(modifier) being or seeming a miracle
a miracle cure
Etymology
Origin of miracle
First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English miracle, miracul, from Old French miracle, from Latin mīrāculum, from mīrā(rī) “to wonder at” + -culum -cle 2
Example Sentences
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Mahon said George was involved in the Communities in Transition programme and described his transformation as "a genuine miracle".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
It is not a stretch to say I am a medical miracle.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
Mathieu Deldicque, director of the Conde Museum, where the headdress will go on display, said the find was a "true miracle", stressing that all of its parts were well preserved.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
They clearly wanted the ratings miracle that Paul’s unvarnished wildness had lent “Mormon Wives.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
The skeptical Lemuel Clark left that evening certain he had witnessed a miracle.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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