as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
it's a miracle that you weren't hurt in the accident
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Recent Examples of miracles
That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.
—Chandler Fritz, The New York Review of Books, 21 Mar. 2026
Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Arsenal should finish the job in London next week, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester City could produce miracles in their second legs, Liverpool may come from behind to beat Galatasaray and Newcastle could produce one of the greatest results in their history in Barcelona.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Cleaning professional Claudia Meneses says that using white vinegar with a bit of water works real miracles on most shiny surfaces, including windows, chrome fixtures, and mirrors.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, Conger finds that what’s regarded as totally transformative technology is often getting trotted out as a ruse for cuts to bloated workforces that had to happen anyway, or as a wager on the miracles to come.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Baby of the Year brings together proud parents nationwide to share their little miracles and raise awareness for a worthy cause.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.
—Chandler Fritz, The New York Review of Books, 21 Mar. 2026
Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Arsenal should finish the job in London next week, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester City could produce miracles in their second legs, Liverpool may come from behind to beat Galatasaray and Newcastle could produce one of the greatest results in their history in Barcelona.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Cleaning professional Claudia Meneses says that using white vinegar with a bit of water works real miracles on most shiny surfaces, including windows, chrome fixtures, and mirrors.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, Conger finds that what’s regarded as totally transformative technology is often getting trotted out as a ruse for cuts to bloated workforces that had to happen anyway, or as a wager on the miracles to come.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Baby of the Year brings together proud parents nationwide to share their little miracles and raise awareness for a worthy cause.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracles
Noun
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Simply adding insulation works wonders for many older buildings, and installing solar panels can cut electric bills to a trickle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Today, its free public sessions let stargazers get up close and personal with myriad celestial marvels.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In fact, a 2023 study found that child prodigies tend to earn more and have more career success than the average person.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Late bloomers often outperform youth prodigies, research suggested.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Miracles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miracles. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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