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superhuman

[soo-per-hyoo-muhn, -yoo-] / ˌsu pərˈhyu mən, -ˈyu- /


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One comic gimmick involves Appa’s superhuman grip that can subdue even the mightiest of men.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

One surveillance company, Flock Safety, catering to exactly this sentiment, described its tool as “AI providing steroids or creating superhuman capabilities” for crime analysts.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

A 13-year-old boy recounted on Tuesday how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman".

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to beat second seed Sinner in Friday's semi-finals, but beating both of his younger opponents back-to-back always looked likely to be a task too tough.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

With what Oliver believed was superhuman strength, he yanked up the twins’ bedroom window and the kids climbed out onto the fire escape.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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