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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 good night for episodic superhero adventure Dispatch, which was a surprise smash hit when it launched last year.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"It's the most emotional Spider-Man movie we've ever made, and in some ways, the most grown up," said Holland, who plays the arachnid superhero.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

His eyes darted from one scene to the next, to the superhero in the purple outfit and red cape.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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