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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
his miraculous escape from the burning building
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of miraculous
An over-the-top romp that proves, if nothing else, the near-miraculous elasticity of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic creation.
—
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But Prince’s ability to self-edit in those early years was miraculous.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Many in the mountaineering community have hailed Hillary Dawa’s survival as miraculous.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Nepal's mountaineering community has hailed Dawa's survival as miraculous.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for miraculous
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But Prince’s ability to self-edit in those early years was miraculous.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Many in the mountaineering community have hailed Hillary Dawa’s survival as miraculous.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Nepal's mountaineering community has hailed Dawa's survival as miraculous.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for miraculous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
Adjective
-
Aurora is leading the charge with 200 superhuman truck drivers this year.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
-
The inaugural Enhanced Games promised superhuman performance.—
James Billot,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
-
However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adjective
-
One can’t blame Bear (Michael Johnston) for not knowing the object had genuine magical properties.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
-
Only a lucky few get to experience one of the most magical natural light shows.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
And the amazing part was that everyone in the building seemed to know that instantly.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
-
Yes, the mighty lavender—a favorite of humans and pollinators alike—is an all-year bloomer, and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home daily.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
-
Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
-
Like many of the top execs at ESPN/ABC, Disney’s global ad sales president is a long-suffering Knicks fanatic, and her team’s astonishing comeback has placed them within arm’s reach of their first title in 53 years.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
-
Unfortunately and with frankly astonishing frequency, Mercedes chose poorly for this little sedan, over and over again.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Adjective
-
Hong Kong, Seoul — Kim Jong Un led the celebrations, and players wept with joy, as Asian club soccer’s newest women’s champions toasted a continental conquest that caps a remarkable run for North Korea’s female footballers.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
-
The weekend overall was up a remarkable 63% from the same weekend last year, according to Comscore.—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adjective
-
Step through that doorway and visitors are greeted by Penryn Grill, a full-service restaurant that has become one of Placer County's most surprising dining destinations.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
-
That outcome would amount to a surprising end to what had been a rocket-ship campaign for the 42-year-old gadfly.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
