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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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Depending on the role, his baritone voice could command a legion of Starfleet officers, superhero mutants or a royal court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

His role as professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” film series from 2000 to 2017 helped propel his career to new heights and usher in a new era of superhero films.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

Stewart found further acclaim on the big screen in many films of the "X-Men" series, debuting in 2000 as Professor Charles Xavier, the founder and mentor of the mutant superhero team.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Hawkins-Field said her dad Eddie has become the family's "superhero", working full-time and then visiting his wife in hospital every day.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

He hands me the broom, and me and my superhero haircut get back to work.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

"I've always looked up to bodybuilders as like superheroes and something I aspired to be," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Or, if you prefer superheroes: HBO’s new show adapts DC’s Green Lantern comics, but the series offers more than just your typical superhero fare.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

Unlike so many other superheroes, Peter Parker is one of us.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Gen Z largely views superheroes as entertainment for older generations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I still have some of your drawings, you know. The ones of us as different superheroes are my favorites.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman


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