1. the performance of miracles or magic; supernatural powers or acts
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The ancient texts described various thaumaturgies performed by the mystics.
• Medieval scholars debated whether such thaumaturgies were divine or demonic in origin.
• The stage magician’s apparent thaumaturgies amazed the audience.
• Historical accounts of thaumaturgies often blur the line between fact and legend.
• The monastery was famous for the thaumaturgies attributed to its founding saint.
• Modern science has explained many phenomena once considered thaumaturgies.