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
Some Illinois mayors say data centers have worked miracles in their towns while others question whether the benefits overcome the downsides, and whether the benefits are as good as advertised.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Every day, volcanologists perform scientific miracles to protect millions of people from eruptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper, an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Californians are not asking for miracles, just that our government does the basics well.
—Matt Mahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
But they were grounded in enthusiasm and venture capital, and when consumers didn’t experience miracles, the whole category lost credibility.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Rationalists like Jefferson, for example, believed in a creator but rejected biblical miracles and Jesus’ divinity.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Every day, volcanologists perform scientific miracles to protect millions of people from eruptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper, an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Californians are not asking for miracles, just that our government does the basics well.
—Matt Mahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
But they were grounded in enthusiasm and venture capital, and when consumers didn’t experience miracles, the whole category lost credibility.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Rationalists like Jefferson, for example, believed in a creator but rejected biblical miracles and Jesus’ divinity.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracles
Noun
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Crystal born from nuclear fire Clathrates are architectural wonders of the microscopic world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 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 14 May. 2026.
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