Meaning of deus ex machinas | Babel Free

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Noun. [C1]

Examples

“Namely all sorts of local deus ex machinas are required to make the system work.”

“Yet most twentieth-century narratives using the Oedipus myth lack these assurances and reassurances. There are no prophecies, no visionaries, no deus ex machinas.”

“Things that really annoy me are Deus Ex Machinas or endings that keep you guessing, but actually unconcerned about the problem (not) solved.”

“That's one of my favorite deus ex machinas, these bloody eagles always show up with immaculate timing, rescue the heroes and defeat the bad guys.”

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