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
Making the playoffs this season would be even more remarkable, unprecedented and downright miraculous.
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Milwaukee's most recent loss -- on a miraculous four-point play on an incredible running 3-pointer in the corner by Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton -- was particularly painful for the Bucks, who led that one 114-111 with 3.2 seconds in the fourth.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Like a goalkeeper, who can be 40 minutes without touching the ball and suddenly has to make an almost miraculous intervention.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
And not just the miraculous match-up of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, struggling to hold onto their Montana ranch until their troubled He-Man of a nephew Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) can come home to help, though that figures heavily.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Milwaukee's most recent loss -- on a miraculous four-point play on an incredible running 3-pointer in the corner by Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton -- was particularly painful for the Bucks, who led that one 114-111 with 3.2 seconds in the fourth.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Like a goalkeeper, who can be 40 minutes without touching the ball and suddenly has to make an almost miraculous intervention.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
And not just the miraculous match-up of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, struggling to hold onto their Montana ranch until their troubled He-Man of a nephew Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) can come home to help, though that figures heavily.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
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Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Eala’s magical ride ended at 12:45 a.m. Friday after a nearly-three hour semifinal against No. 4 Jessica Pegula of the United States.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Remember that magical feeling of gazing at the stars, a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut or the awe-inspiring images beaming back from the International Space Station (ISS)?—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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An uncanny all-star cast (including Ken Cosgrove actor Aaron Staton); a resplendent recreation of postwar Los Angeles; a spate of unsolved crimes.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Going from the staid post-Impressionism of her artistic education at London’s Slade School of Fine Art to a world of dreams, magic, and the uncanny opened a door.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even just having a small role in a movie like that is amazing.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of your political affiliation, one thing is certain in these uncertain times: an amazing array of beer is being brewed across the United States.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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It’s been remarkable how much the Company has grown and succeeded over that period.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Medium-full, this has an effortless entry on the palate, beautiful complexity and very good, but not too high a level of acidity; there is excellent persistence and a remarkable elegant finish.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s precisely where the most surprising discoveries are made and the greatest satisfaction is derived.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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That is not surprising, as sorting through differences takes consistent effort over time and is one of the more difficult areas.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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