Miracle

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Religious ContextPlay
Used often in religious discussions to describe events believed to be caused by a higher power. SlideThe healing was deemed a miracle by the congregation.
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Beyond ExplanationPlay
Implies an event is so extraordinary that it defies logical explanation or scientific reasoning. SlideSurviving the fall from such a height was nothing short of a miracle.
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Figurative UsePlay
Sometimes used figuratively to express relief or unexpected success. SlideFinding my lost wedding ring in the sand was a miracle!