miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl 
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.
3
Christian Science
: a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law
Examples of miracle in a Sentence
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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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Column: No more miracles for the Chicago Bulls, who move on to OKC after loss for Josh Giddey’s homecoming
Photos: Chicago Bulls 119, Los Angeles Lakers 117
Josh Giddey’s half-court buzzer-beater stuns the LA Lakers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Who can truly comprehend the miracle of millions of cells coming together to form living beings?
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miracle
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“Miracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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miracle
noun
mir·a·cle
ˈmir-i-kəl
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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