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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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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

The superhero film with by Tom Holland and real-life wife Zendaya brought in another $18 million over the long Labor Day weekend in the United States, down 20 percent on last weekend's take.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 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

I have enough problems these days keeping my chickens safe, and I’ve seen those superhero movies.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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

As with past movie trends from superheroes to Westerns, the risk is that Hollywood will overdo it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 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

“I’m going to call him the Lipless Wonder. All he does is beat up superheroes smaller than him and the only thing he’s afraid of is a cold mirror!”

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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