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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When the Mets somehow won the World Series in 1969, people called it a miracle.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In their minds, the miracle cure gets worse odds than lighting striking you while a meteor lands on your head.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The only treatment is an impossible surgery that makes even Grey Sloan’s resident miracle worker, Amelia Shepherd, nervous.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Based on this series, the Heat need at least that, or some comparable miracle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In their minds, the miracle cure gets worse odds than lighting striking you while a meteor lands on your head.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The only treatment is an impossible surgery that makes even Grey Sloan’s resident miracle worker, Amelia Shepherd, nervous.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Based on this series, the Heat need at least that, or some comparable miracle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 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 22 May. 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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