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
Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.
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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
Don’t expect any beauty miracles by adding banana peels to your skincare routine though.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Throw in the love of a good woman, an old-school workout program, and a belief in miracles, and these two will manage to go the distance.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Don’t expect any beauty miracles by adding banana peels to your skincare routine though.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Throw in the love of a good woman, an old-school workout program, and a belief in miracles, and these two will manage to go the distance.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracles
Noun
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In addition to a great leave-in, a curl-specific serum or oil can work wonders to seal your ends and lock in hydration.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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