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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

Despite some pushback, Scorsese has not backed down from his belief that movies inspired by superhero comic books are “manufactured content.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

You play as Logan, aka Wolverine, the comic book superhero that can self-heal and has retractable claws.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 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

Conor looked to see if Mrs. Marl was watching, but she was too busy expressing mild disappointment that Sully’s life had an awfully close resemblance to a particular insect-based superhero.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

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

With leaders like this, is it any wonder that the public still has an insatiable appetite for superheroes?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

I’ve gotten to meet all of my superheroes, in a way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

It had made small, successful deals for the companies behind Star Wars and Marvel superheroes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

As we walked down the hall to Auggie’s room, I remember seeing lots of balloons everywhere, and posters of Disney princesses and superheroes taped to the hallway walls.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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