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superhero

[soo-per-heer-oh] / ˈsu pərˌhɪər oʊ /
NOUN
one with extraordinary abilities; hero with magical powers
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The man behind an English language Sikh superhero film says he wanted to represent his community in "the best way possible".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

New York’s new superhero: The woman who makes trash disappear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Mr. Kimmel also hints at the wish fulfillment at the heart of the Jewish-penned superhero tales: As he observes, within their pages, “nerdy outsiders end up exhibiting enviable superpowers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Joseph Kahn, who co-wrote with Van Der Beek “Power/Rangers,” a superhero fan short film based on the Power Rangers franchise, shared a tribute to the actor on X.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“And if you truly are a superhero, how will you fight evil?”

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo