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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


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Obviously, this is a crazy sci-fi superhero show, but that feels more authentic to life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

When the bar for the films themselves is so dreadfully low, I can’t imagine a Marvel fan getting upset about the technical specs of their repetitive, predictable, formulaic, lab-made, half-finished superhero movies.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Evans purchased the property two years after making his debut as Captain America and is understood to have utilized the gym while preparing for many of his appearances as the beloved Marvel superhero.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

If you’re not a superhero or a sorcerer, my memory is bad at retaining any information about you.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Or, if you prefer superheroes: HBO’s new show adapts DC’s Green Lantern comics, but the series offers more than just your typical superhero fare.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

With leaders like this, is it any wonder that the public still has an insatiable appetite for superheroes?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

Unlike so many other superheroes, Peter Parker is one of us.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Gen Z largely views superheroes as entertainment for older generations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

We watch a movie about superheroes, which is normally exactly the kind of movie that Jamie and I would gush over for hours together.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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