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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


Example Sentences

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"It's the most emotional Spider-Man movie we've ever made, and in some ways, the most grown up," said Holland, who plays the arachnid superhero.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

McKellen has made dozens of films since, from superhero blockbusters to character-driven indies like “Six Degrees of Separation” and musicals such as “Beauty and the Beast” and even the maligned “Cats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is dominating nominations this year with 12 followed by superhero adventure Dispatch with nine.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

New York’s new superhero: The woman who makes trash disappear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

He hands me the broom, and me and my superhero haircut get back to work.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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