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.
3
Christian Science
: a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law
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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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.
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Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Coming off of Tommy John surgery is always difficult, so don’t expect miracles.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
How Ramesh escaped with a few wounds is being described as nothing short of a miracle.
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Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Coming off of Tommy John surgery is always difficult, so don’t expect miracles.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
How Ramesh escaped with a few wounds is being described as nothing short of a miracle.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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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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