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
Tales of the miraculous have always encircled the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine.
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
With 39 games played, Hughes leads the Canucks with 47 points and a miraculous plus-14 rating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The sense of his divine role certainly wasn’t dampened by the assassination attempt and his survival, which seemed miraculous to some.
—John Blake, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
With 39 games played, Hughes leads the Canucks with 47 points and a miraculous plus-14 rating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The sense of his divine role certainly wasn’t dampened by the assassination attempt and his survival, which seemed miraculous to some.
—John Blake, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
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Aside from the superhuman quarterback, perhaps the most defining feature of the Bills’ wagon of an offense is its obsession with putting a sixth lineman on the field.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Musk is viewed by many of his fans as possessing almost superhuman time management skills, able to balance the duties of fatherhood while running multiple massive corporations, post frantically on X, and play video games.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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This year, kids could play in extra bounce houses, take a magical light walk and play a life-sized wonderland board game.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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The video brings to mind the claims made in Mark Fisher’s Capitalist Realism, in which Fisher proposed that capitalism has the uncanny ability to subsume all critiques into itself.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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When spending time with them, Brunelle observed uncanny similarities in their behavior and interests.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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This amazing five-piece band has more than 20 years of industry experience.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pearn's history with Truex includes a remarkable period where the duo clinched a championship and 24 wins between 2015 and 2019.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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And the work of our photographers, often putting themselves in harm’s way, has been astonishing.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood says wealth inequality in the U.S. is unfair, astonishing and un-American.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Denver was one of the more surprising teams in the NFL this season, finishing 10-7 and making the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Although concerning for Georgia deer hunters, the discovery is not all that surprising given the extent of the disease’s spread in the South.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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