miraculous

adjective

mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs How to pronounce miraculous (audio)
Definition of miraculousnext
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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2
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment his miraculous escape from the burning building

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Recent Examples of miraculous He was given the Last Rites by a priest in the hospital before making a miraculous recovery. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Faxon plays Perry Macintyre, the least popular member at the Nickerson Country Club, whose miraculous hole-in-one leads to murder. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 This Hyundai Sonata's mileage is nothing short of miraculous and though there must be some luck involved with its longevity, Stephen's maintenance tips are sound advice for drivers. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Kyle Whittingham began his first season at Michigan with that miraculous yet controversial win against Western Michigan. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for miraculous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miraculous
  1. superhuman
  2. wonderful
  3. magical
  4. amazing
  5. uncanny
  6. astonishing
  7. remarkable
  8. surprising
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  • Indeed, Trump has a unique, almost superhuman ability to bury bad news until supporters and detractors alike are no longer talking about issues and failures that would sink virtually any other politician.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As if successful people have some superhuman reserve of self-control the rest of us are missing.
    — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of superhuman
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  • There is a wonderful museum in the park that interactively showcases the landscape and cultural history of the Chacabuco Valley as well as this part of the region's ecological loss and path to recovery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Howell and Sloyan are quite wonderful in these moments, and Howell is exceptional throughout.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Likewise, many a technology before – from electricity and the telegraph to phone and radio – have been heralded as sublime, magical, revolutionary, and terrifying.
    — Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Makeup pros told us that a bold lip and minimal makeup would be huge this fall, so Moore's magical magenta pick comes right on time.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of magical
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  • This is amazing because everyone gets great views and natural light.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This is him in 2014 when a lot of people were like, ‘This guy is amazing.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Books that get called weird girl lit tend to deal in uncanny or dreamlike circumstances.
    — Abby McCarter, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Phoebe Bridgers, in her first film role, pulls off an uncanny transformation as a decoy who bends lines of age and gender.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncanny
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  • OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, had recently disclosed astonishing details about how its artificial intelligence agents had broken out of their systems, hacked into another company and tried to cover their tracks.
    — Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond attempting to smooth the industry’s many ruffled feathers, Hollywood’s newest mogul must now also wrestle down an astonishing $80 billion in debt accrued as a result of this highly leveraged merger.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of astonishing
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  • This lushness is truly remarkable on an island known for its volcanic soil, which traditionally hampers plant growth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The remarkable rise of Hyperliquid In the short time since the Hyperliquid blockchain launched in 2023, its HYPE token has vaulted into the top 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • This format travels across the country uncovering uplifting, emotional and often surprising stories of pets, their owners and the veterinary professionals dedicated to their care.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • What to know about the Commanders (1-2) Dan Quinn’s Commanders are fresh off the most surprising result of this young season.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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