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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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“It was a superhero performance,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

Although overall cinema attendance is way down from the Golden Age of Hollywood, 21st-century families still flock to major superhero movies and animated hits, with movies like “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame” setting box-office records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

“You could’ve hurt Scruffy and Nala, too. We would’ve gone after Tater. You’re not a superhero, Fred. You’re just a dog who looks a lot like the other dog who used to play Duke!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein