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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

As if doing penance for the past, all four of the film’s stars are associated with superhero franchises.

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

Maybe we summoned him, like a superhero responding to a beacon in the night.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon