miraculous
adjective
mi·rac·u·lous
mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs 
1
: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural
a miraculous event
2
: suggesting a miracle : marvelous
… proof of a miraculous memory …—
Time
TimeHe made a miraculous recovery after the accident.
3
: working or able to work miracles
miraculous power
miraculously
adverb
miraculousness
noun
Examples of miraculous in a Sentence
He made a miraculous recovery after the accident.
Her memory is nothing short of miraculous.
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
What did happen is still miraculous.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to learn more about Elizabeth Smart’s high-profile abduction case and the revelations from Netflix’s new documentary, including a timeline of her abduction, what happened during her captivity and what led to her miraculous rescue.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
And the Bears found that out the hard way, even after another miraculous comeback, using more final-minute heroics from Caleb Williams to tie the game at 17 with 18 seconds remaining in regulation.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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miraculous
adjective
mi·rac·u·lous
mə-ˈrak-yə-ləs
1
: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural
2
: suggesting a miracle : marvelous
3
: working or able to work miracles
miraculously
adverb
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