superhero

[soo-per-heer-oh] / ˈsu pərˌhɪər oʊ /

NOUN

one with extraordinary abilities; hero with magical powers

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hero

STRONG

champion exemplar model paladin

WEAK

defender guardian protector savior warrior

Antonyms

STRONGEST

villain

WEAK

nemesis

Example Sentences

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For her luxury she picked the 22 "Marvel universe" superhero films.

From BBC

Momoa, of course, is no stranger to the world of DC superheroes.

From Los Angeles Times

“The power of truth and justice! That’s what came over you! You were a superhero back there! I saw with my own two... Are you okay?”

From Literature

He also appeared in a 2002 episode of the short-lived superhero show “Birds of Prey.”

From Los Angeles Times

There have been other studies of centenarians - the superheroes of the longevity world.

From BBC