deus ex machina
Example Sentences
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Jeeves is a deus ex machina; we learn almost nothing about him, except for imperturbability and skill at solving the crises that Bertie falls into through his pure cloth-headedness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025
Although some have deluded themselves into thinking the contrary, there will be no deus ex machina moment to stop this from happening.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2024
“Perhaps the deus ex machina here is AI.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
The Jammu and Kashmir deposits have been widely celebrated as a deus ex machina for India’s flagging climate-protection hopes.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2023
“A deus ex machina, then, in a double sense,” said Dr. Calvin, dryly.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
