miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl 
1
: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
the healing miracles described in the Gospels
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
The bridge is a miracle of engineering.
It was a miracle that we won.
By some miracle, I was on time.
Examples of miracle in a Sentence
She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles.
It would take a miracle for this team to win.
the miracle of his recovery
These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.
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When Joosua, the black sheep of the family, suddenly returns and appears to perform a miracle, his brother Elias is consumed by jealousy.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Their goal is to develop a young player by giving him substantial reps at his preferred position, something Donovan is eschewing in preference of chasing late-season wins for a team that will not — barring a miracle (or disaster) — make the playoffs.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There's also a popular new method for creating boho braids, called miracle knots, that makes achieving the style easier than before.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some called it a miracle, while others called it a message.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Their goal is to develop a young player by giving him substantial reps at his preferred position, something Donovan is eschewing in preference of chasing late-season wins for a team that will not — barring a miracle (or disaster) — make the playoffs.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There's also a popular new method for creating boho braids, called miracle knots, that makes achieving the style easier than before.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some called it a miracle, while others called it a message.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for miracle
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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl
1
: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
Etymology
Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire
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