miracle

Definition

  • noun: an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God
  • noun: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

Examples

  • These days, thanks to 'the miracle of television', we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.

  • She worked 'miracles' with those kids. [=she accomplished wonderful things with those kids]

  • The bridge is a 'miracle' of engineering. = The bridge is an engineering 'miracle'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) the complex named the "Club of the Sons," with its lecture halls and libraries, its theaters and stadiums. Fathers, for whom every revolution of a machine wheel meant gold, had created for their sons the miracle of the Eternal Gardens. "Which of you ladies shall today have the honor of entertaining (..)
    1927 Metropolis