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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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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

After a role in the 2025 superhero adventure Dispatch, McLoughlin's got a new role in Hitman, the successful "assassination simulator" from Danish studio IO Interactive.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

“I feel like an undercover superhero, kind of, trying to do everything,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

If anyone could do it, my superhero brother could.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

It is one of those moments where you realize it, particularly because we were three men, but also inside of the canon of these superheroes, it’s always a dad.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 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

Gen Z largely views superheroes as entertainment for older generations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

You know, the story of how they became superheroes.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez


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