1
as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the miraculous nature of the revelation
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
his miraculous escape from the burning building
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Recent Examples of miraculous
These advances were all miraculous in their day.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026
Set to shoot in Kentucky in April, the film is based on the viral true story of Jeff Callaway and the rescue dog Ethan, whose miraculous survival inspired the world and led to meaningful changes to animal cruelty laws in Kentucky.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The very fact that Macclesfield as a club is even in business is nothing short of miraculous given the financial hardship the 6th-tier club in North-West England has faced over the years.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026
Set to shoot in Kentucky in April, the film is based on the viral true story of Jeff Callaway and the rescue dog Ethan, whose miraculous survival inspired the world and led to meaningful changes to animal cruelty laws in Kentucky.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The very fact that Macclesfield as a club is even in business is nothing short of miraculous given the financial hardship the 6th-tier club in North-West England has faced over the years.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
Adjective
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The character is a mutant with superhuman abilities.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the beginning Marvel was defined by its superhuman characters set against the background of the coming war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The state should leave well enough alone and let the Connecticut homeschool community educate their children in many wonderful ways.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another wonderful spot is McIntire Park, especially the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial section.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Between exorcisms and moments of daily life, a universe is revealed where a complex balance exists between the magical and the earthly.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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While the main character shares some similarities with Thom, the novel translates these experiences into a magical world that refuses to remain in one genre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the very beginning, she was determined and had this amazing self-belief.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The flip side • Kudos to Courtney and Ewan for doing an amazing job of leading two buses of very excited first-graders through the Orlando Wetlands on a field trip!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This uncanny quality is most apparent in the treatment of Rubio’s vocals.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The central role of Nanno – an enigmatic transfer student whose uncanny insight into the moral failings of those around her drives each episode’s reckoning – is taken by 20-year-old Nakajima Arisa in her screen debut.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And 17 teams were consistent losers, led by the Raiders, who failed at an astonishing nine of 10 hires.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sharpshooter Chris Ashby led the way for Queens, scoring 34 points and hitting an astonishing 10 3-pointers, many of them in transition when Queens attacked the Central Arkansas trap.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since beginning their racing journey in 2013, the duo has run thousands of miles, including a remarkable 3,205 mile run across America in just 60 days to raise awareness for cerebral palsy and inspire athletes of all abilities.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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March 8 is International Women's Day — a date picked in honor of a remarkable Russian protest.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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The San Felipe Stakes was not the only Derby prep race Saturday, nor the only one with a surprising result.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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