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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
The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
But the miraculous truth is that Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth’s droll co-founder, made one of the most sheerly amusing albums of the year.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Around the same time, The County Buzz – the high school sports magazine Etienne launched in 2005 – made a miraculous comeback.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
This is a 16-time Funny Car champion, mind you, whose latest chapter reads like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster, complete with fire, fury, and a miraculous escape.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
But the miraculous truth is that Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth’s droll co-founder, made one of the most sheerly amusing albums of the year.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Around the same time, The County Buzz – the high school sports magazine Etienne launched in 2005 – made a miraculous comeback.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
This is a 16-time Funny Car champion, mind you, whose latest chapter reads like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster, complete with fire, fury, and a miraculous escape.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
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Some story elements, such as the role of spinach as a source of his superhuman strength, became part of his persona over subsequent years.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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But with Smith's superhuman powers fading in recent years, Australia have been searching for their new batting hero.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bill has a great bone structure and wonderful expressive eyes, and is such a great actor.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Over 900 customers left five-star reviews and affirmed the impressive stats on picture and sound, calling both superb and wonderful.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Then, one magical day, the actress Jane Fonda wore a pair of Reeboks on TV to promote her aerobics video series.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The photo booth appeared to capture the magical moment on film, as Eslava shared a black and white snapshot of their engagement kiss on his Instagram Story.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The uncanny resilience of U.S. power lies in its structural strengths.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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While soon-to-be-superstar Patrick Mahomes was spending 2017 as an apprentice behind Alex Smith, another quarterback phenom was dazzling the NFL with his exceptional arm and uncanny ability to improvise and extend plays.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, Earth passes through the densest portion of the stream quickly, according to the AMS. MORE: Binary star system found near the Milky Way's black hole: An 'amazing' discovery, astrophysicists say Where do the Quadrantids come from?Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Get the Recipe 25 of 25 Mississippi Mud Pie This rich, decadent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers and amazing way to end a comforting dinner.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Parker Solar Probe's ability to thrive in the hostile environment around the Sun is a tribute to the team that designed and built this remarkable spacecraft.Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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From his beginnings as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Greece to his rise as an NBA star, the documentary explores not just his remarkable resilience but his growth as both a person and a player.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Having the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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An interesting start to 2025 for Microsoft, with another setback after the surprising news that Google’s already dominant Chrome was growing more quickly than its own Edge browser as 2024 ended, despite the constant nags and ads across Windows pushing users in the opposite direction.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the true shutdown stars on the back end are a surprising second pair of Jonas Siegenthaler and Johnathan Kovacevic, who are excelling despite shouldering some of the toughest minutes against top offensive competition.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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