All deus ex machina synonyms
de·us ex ma·chi·na
D d noun deus ex machina
- contrivance — If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.
- device — A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something.
- gimmick — an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal.