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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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Bindi, who was eight when her father died, called Steve a "superhero" in an online post on Friday, saying she has "watched the world mourn my dad with our family" for the past two decades.

From BBC Sep. 4, 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

If all myths, including superhero stories, are meant to be allegories, then think of this episode as an expansion of a motto articulated in a 2013 episode of “Scandal.”

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

The grounded series — more a love letter to Hollywood than superhero spectacle — was well-received by critics and fans.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

He got hit a lot, too, but he was a superhero and the snow just fueled his powers.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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

At the end of term, Dáibhin's school dedicated a day to him, with his classmates dressing up as superheroes in his honour.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

She’d show me the pictures she drew with me at the table when we were making superheroes, but not the ones from her sketchbook.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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