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superhero

noun as in one with extraordinary abilities; hero with magical powers

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At this point, not even superheroes are guaranteed attractions in Hollywood.

The anthology comic is often credited as kicking off the superhero genre in comics.

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Philip is a struggling actor in Tokyo, with one massively successful commercial as a toothpaste superhero mascot under his belt.

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For a second, I sift through some of the best quotes from all the media I can think of—including video game cutscenes, Disney movies, and my favorite superhero television series.

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Jarvis, the fictional AI from Marvel, was once known for helping billionaire playboy turned superhero Tony Stark save the world.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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