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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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 ● Dec. 31, 2022
“I’ve heard miracle man several times from different doctors,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2018
The lunch and dinner menus, prepared by culinary miracle man Leon Eckman, are identical.
From Golf Digest ● Nov. 3, 2014
Chatalas called Santo "a miracle man" for enduring as long as he did.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2010
“I didn’t say I’d do it, sonny, don’t try pressuring a miracle man, not this one; you try pressuring me, out you go, how much money you got?”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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