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 There was extra time against Cape Verde, a miraculous late-game comeback over Egypt, then extra time again to get by Switzerland. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 July 2026 And Argentina had been living on the edge recently, surviving a one-goal triumph over World Cup first-timer Cabo Verde and putting together a miraculous comeback in the Round of 16 against Egypt after falling behind 2-0. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 The benefits listed in official scientific and governmental appraisals of the water’s mineral content are nothing short of miraculous. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 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
Adjective
  • The series uses Duke’s boxing background solely as an explanation for his superhuman ability to murder people.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
  • Computer scientist Vernor Vinge later argued that superhuman intelligence would make the future difficult to model.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of superhuman
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  • Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The combination of David’s wonderful scripts, Lenny back directing on the BBC, Element Pictures producing, and Claire and Mathew leading our cast is a real gift.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • His exploration into this magical world leads him to an eccentric old man called the Chicken Man (Johnson), and his elderly chicken companion Claudia.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The answer awaits at a tiny, magical shop on the Upper East Side.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • But the Orlando installation also will not have the amazing hillside setting with its valley and mountain views that the California original promises.
    — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
  • Harnessing the amazing benefits AI can provide means first developing your executive decision-making skills.
    — Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Played with tricksy force and a glint of anger in her eyes by Samantha Morton, Circe is at the center of the greatest scene in The Odyssey, one that foregrounds the grandeur and uncanny qualities of myth.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Critics have praised this Dalloway riff for its entrancing, uncanny visuals.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of uncanny
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  • But the most extraordinary thing on the screen is Antonio Banderas, who delivers an astonishing, devastating performance as the proprietor of the restaurant where Bourdain finds work, and on whose porch Tony ends up sleeping for the summer.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With the James Webb Space Telescope, next-generation ground observatories, and future missions on the horizon, these seven worlds are unlikely to remain the most astonishing for long.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • However, a 2021 protection campaign has led to a remarkable turnaround, with the total weight of fish in the river tripling in the last few years after decades of decline.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • This has truly been a passion project for me, and everyone involved has poured their hearts into honoring Bulgakov’s remarkable novel.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • Perhaps more surprising is that the vast majority—70%—were employed, a share that has held steady, meaning co-residency is climbing owing to growth in adults with steady jobs rather than those looking for work.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • This is a terrific role for Woodall, with shades of his party-boy hustler in season two of The White Lotus, Sal’s loose-cannon volatility balanced by surprising loyalty to Tony.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
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