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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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While Johnson’s elasticity as a performer is a bit more contentious, I’ve always found her choices fascinating — oscillating between rom-coms, superhero films and arthouse horror with the bat of a mascara’d eye.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Obviously, this is a crazy sci-fi superhero show, but that feels more authentic to life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Mentmore Towers doubled as Wayne Manor in the 2005 superhero film directed by Sir Christopher Nolan, and was once home to the Rothschild family.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Evans purchased the property two years after making his debut as Captain America and is understood to have utilized the gym while preparing for many of his appearances as the beloved Marvel superhero.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Like a kid learning his favorite superhero is not only real, but knows his name.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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

But meeting the superheroes of it all in my brain has been something I’ve really loved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Gen Z largely views superheroes as entertainment for older generations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

But there’s that moment when you realize they’re not superheroes, or villains.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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