Miracle

/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/

Synonyms for "miracle" (132 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (27)

Preposition(1 words)
against all odds
amazementantimasqueastonishing thingastonishmentaudience successballetbombbroadcast dramaburlesque showcharadecliff hangercloset dramacomedy dramacritical successcuriositydaytime serialdialoguedocumentary dramadramadramalogue
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dramatic playdramatic seriesduodramaduologueenchantment
Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (39)

epic theaterexceptionexperimental theaterextravaganzafailurefantasyferlieflopgassergazingstockgiveawaygrand guignolhappeninghithit showimprovisational dramalegitimate dramamarvelmarvelmentmasque
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melodramaminstrel showmiracle playmonodramamonologuemoralitymorality playmusic dramamusical revuemysterymystery playnonesuchoperapageantpanel show

Related words (66)

pantomimepassion playpastoralpastoral dramaphenomenonpieceplayplayletportentproblem playprodigypsychodramaquite a thingquiz showradio dramararityreviewrevuesensationsensational play
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serialshowsightsignsitcomsituation comedysketchskitsoapsoap operasociodramasomething elsespectaclestage playstage showstraight dramastunnersuccesssuspense dramatableautableau vivanttalk showteleplaytelevision dramatelevision playtheater of crueltytom showtotal theatervariety showvaudevillevaudeville showvehiclewonderwonderful thingwondermentwonderworkword-of-mouth successwork

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: against all odds, amazement, antimasque, astonishing thing, astonishment.
  • Sentence evidence is available for miracle, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "miracle".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "miracle"

Keep "miracle" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "miracle" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "miracle", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "miracle" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

8 entries

More specific

8 entries
lucky breakmiraculous featresurrectionserendipityspectaclestunnerwater into winewindfall

Collocations

5 entries
medical miraclemiracle curemiracle workerreligious miraclescientific miracle

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

25 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

It's nothing short of a miracle.

Source: tatoeba (20641)

He won't be able to escape from there without a miracle, will he?

Source: tatoeba (20642)

Unless there is a miracle, we won't be able to make it on time.

Source: tatoeba (20643)

Our escape was nothing short of a miracle.

Source: tatoeba (28877)

Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "miracle"?

Closest matches include against all odds, amazement, antimasque, astonishing thing, astonishment.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "miracle"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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