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 For buildings like Mount Gilead to be built and continue to prosper for over 100 years is a miraculous feat, Thompson said. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 However, given the legal limitations, studies like the Stanford one are observational and limited to small groups, and the science behind ibogaine’s supposedly miraculous workings remains thin. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Their survival and our ability to speak openly about the brutal past felt miraculous. — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Somehow those words in that order had never been used in a country song before, which seems miraculous. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 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
  • For some interpreters, the gods’ superhuman forms are a sign for Hindus to acknowledge the power of these supernatural beings.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The other problem is that hackers are exploiting AI to uncover new software vulnerabilities and infiltrate networks at a superhuman rate.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of superhuman
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  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Words like miraculous, inspirational, incredible, amazing and magical were just some of the adjectives heard at Friday’s event.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Caleb the Conjurer created several magical wins for the Bears, but that late game fortune also rarely carries over into the next season.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • Nothing has had a life like that record, but it’s given me an amazing life.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Thousands of attendees had descended on the festival grounds, buoyed by—for lack of a better term—amazing vibes, despite temperatures north of 103 degrees.
    — Biz Sherbert, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • These particles efficiently scatter the blue and green light while letting red and orange wavelengths pass through, creating the uncanny feeling of an all-day sunset.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncanny
Adjective
  • The victory extended trainer Graham Motion’s astonishing summer stakes streak at Del Mar to eight wins since 2022.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • With the remarkable rise in online food delivery, many restaurants struggle to balance service and food prep for diners in their establishments while also preparing staging and queuing delivery for takeout orders.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sean and Ray have earned a remarkable reputation for championing distinctive filmmakers and original ideas.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • For something with only 256 pixels to play with, people have found a surprising number of things to put on them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Paranormal Activity understands just how much fun that can be, crafting a story so suspenseful, so surprising and so startling that the audience’s screams become a soundtrack all their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprising

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“Miraculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miraculous. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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