miracle man
Americannoun
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a person who performs or appears to perform miracles.
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a person who performs or is capable of performing exceptional deeds, as from skill or talent.
He's a miracle man when it comes to repairing engines.
Etymology
Origin of miracle man
First recorded in 1565–75
Example Sentences
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For three rounds it had been a standard, competitive bout but what followed next led to Lamati being nicknamed the 'miracle man' - and with good reason.
From BBC
The "miracle man" who was infected with Covid for more than 10 months has staged a come-back concert with some help from the English National Opera.
From BBC
The “miracle man” said he thanked all the health care workers.
From Fox News
Despite having two chances to take the lead late in the game, the miracle man ran out of magic.
From Seattle Times
A “problematic miracle man” is the protagonist of this arch novel, which updates Mary Shelley’s monster with today’s biotechnological wonders.
From The New Yorker
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