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miracle man

American  

noun

  1. a person who performs or appears to perform miracles.

  2. 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 turned back to watch the miracle man as he surveyed his bedraggled troops, his young face pinched with worry.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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