miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl How to pronounce miracle (audio)
Synonyms of miracle
1
: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
the healing miracles described in the Gospels
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
The bridge is a miracle of engineering.
It was a miracle that we won.
By some miracle, I was on time.

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She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles. It would take a miracle for this team to win. the miracle of his recovery These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.
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So if your skin can take it, this miracle worker will give you clear, smooth texture with the most enviable radiant glow. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026 The fact that bees ever found elusive Tupelo flowers and made honey from the nectar seems like a miracle to Dennard. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 But by some amazing miracle, she’s lost almost none of the vocal power that drew Phil Spector to her back in 1962. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026 The Dubs might have one of James’ best friends in Draymond Green, the ultimate superstar teammate in Curry, and Macklin Celebrini’s miracle-working dad in the training room. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for miracle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin mīrāculum, going back to Latin, "something amazing, marvel," from mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at" + -culum, suffix of instrument (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) — more at admire

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of miracle was in the 12th century

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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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miracle

noun
mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl How to pronounce miracle (audio)
1
: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
Etymology

Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire

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