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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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“Supergirl,” the upcoming superhero film starring Milly Alcock as the last daughter of Krypton, Kara Zor-El, has been the target of questioning from online detractors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the show, Nicolas Cage's character is a former vigilante known as The Spider, who is working through issues from his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's only superhero.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

When a superhero satire’s guesses about how bad life could get are outdone by reality, then the fiction has lost its escapist function.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

HBO Max is here to remind you that “Lanterns” is a superhero show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

My mother is a strange kind of superhero.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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