as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
it's a miracle that you weren't hurt in the accident
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Recent Examples of miracles
Rationalists like Jefferson, for example, believed in a creator but rejected biblical miracles and Jesus’ divinity.
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Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The bees that work together can create miracles.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Our social lives were miracles of affordability.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Moreover, believing in unseen things or miracles had never been Ponson's strong suit.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The bees that work together can create miracles.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Our social lives were miracles of affordability.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Moreover, believing in unseen things or miracles had never been Ponson's strong suit.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracles
Noun
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In fact, a 2023 study found that child prodigies tend to earn more and have more career success than the average person.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Late bloomers often outperform youth prodigies, research suggested.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Miracles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miracles. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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