miracle

[US]/ˈmɪrəkl/
[UK]/ˈmɪrəkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a surprising and extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is considered to be the work of a divine agency.

Phrases & Collocations

a miracle

unexpected miracle

miracle worker

miracle baby

miracle cure

economic miracle

to a miracle

by a miracle

miracle drug

Example Sentences

a miracle of architecture

He is a miracle of fortitude.

a machine which was a miracle of design.

a miracle of culinary art;

the miracle of rising from the grave.

debunk a supposed miracle drug.

The compact disc is a miracle of modern technology.

In “It's a bloody miracle!”, “bloody” is used as an intensive word.

He can do miracles with a few kitchen leftovers.

either a miracle is taking place, or we're all meshuga.

it was a miracle that more people hadn't been killed or injured.

It is simply a miracle that rice should grow in such a place.

Short of a miracle, we’re certain to lose.

It was a miracle that they were able to pull her through the operation.

This tonic will work miracles for your depression.

The car ran over the child, but by a miracle, he was unhurt.

This washing powder will work miracles on those difficult stains.

Real-world Examples

According to the bible, Christ worked many miracles.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

No! No, no! It's a Christmas miracle!

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

It's day 61 and it's a miracle!

Source: A bet.

The human body is an absolute miracle.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

" She's such a little miracle, " Caitlin says.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

Megan says it's a miracle he survived.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

The medical staff just called it a miracle.

Source: Love resides in my heart.

Tom had finally learned there are no miracles.

Source: (500) Days of Summer

The New York Times called this building a miracle.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) March 2015 Collection

Doctor says it's a miracle as Barbara reports.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation May 2014

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