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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
Instead, he’s accomplished the miraculous feat of returning from a 1,006-day absence with barely a hitch in his step.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The results proved to be nothing short of miraculous.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Prime Video's popular superhero show, which releases Thursday February 6, 2025 at 12am Pacific Time (PT) on the streaming service, has once again achieved the miraculous score of a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Completing the Life Time Miami Half-Marathon is an achievement for anyone but for Farouk Gomati, crossing the finish line Sunday will mark the culmination of an 11-year journey that is nothing short of miraculous.
—Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The results proved to be nothing short of miraculous.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Prime Video's popular superhero show, which releases Thursday February 6, 2025 at 12am Pacific Time (PT) on the streaming service, has once again achieved the miraculous score of a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Completing the Life Time Miami Half-Marathon is an achievement for anyone but for Farouk Gomati, crossing the finish line Sunday will mark the culmination of an 11-year journey that is nothing short of miraculous.
—Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
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At the heart and soul of James Mangold’s time capsule stands Timothée Chalamet, whose embodiment of Dylan’s superhuman genius – and his human frailties – brings electric life to an iconic enigma.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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More recently, on Jan. 5, the Drift star had a magical entrance at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The South African story follows a young girl on a magical visit to a wildlife reserve that goes horribly wrong when she and the park ranger accompanying her are ambushed by poachers.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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Du Maurier makes good use of many of the usual tropes of the Gothic genre, especially uncanny doubling: Relentlessly and unfavorably compared to the Manderley estate’s bewitching former mistress, the nameless narrator is pushed to the brink of sanity by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Those retouching features can look uncanny, though, and are processor-intensive.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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The story of coach Michael Allen and Maranatha High girls’ basketball team is nothing short of amazing.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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In Super Bowl history, only three have players have participated in at least six games, led by Tom Brady with an amazing 10.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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These remarkable characters parade, dance, argue and make love.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gibson’s remarkable story of natural healing attracted nearly 200,000 followers to her account.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Justice Department on Monday night told federal prosecutors in Mayor Adams’ corruption case to drop the charges against him — an astonishing move that immediately sparked political backlash.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Following Trump’s astonishing victory over Hillary Clinton, Kirk returned to duty as the MAGA movement’s campus organizer.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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