plural miracles
1
: an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God
a divine miracle
She believed that God had given her the power to work/perform miracles.
a miracle worker [=a person who is able to work/perform miracles]
2
: a very amazing or unusual event, thing, or achievement
It would take a miracle for this team to win.
The bridge is a miracle of engineering. = The bridge is an engineering miracle.
the miracle of birth
It's a (minor) miracle that he succeeded.
the miracle of his recovery
She worked miracles with those kids. [=she accomplished wonderful things with those kids]
a miracle drug/cure [=a drug/cure that is extremely or amazingly effective]
These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.
By some miracle, I was on time for work every day this week. [=it is surprising/amazing that I was on time for work every day this week]
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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/miracle. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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