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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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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

Lanterns, writes Sam Adams, “is a superhero show for people who think they don’t like superhero shows.”

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

Bindi, who was eight when her father died, called Steve a "superhero" in an online post on Friday, saying she has "watched the world mourn my dad with our family" for the past two decades.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

The grounded series — more a love letter to Hollywood than superhero spectacle — was well-received by critics and fans.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

It was terrific and terrifying at the same time—like she was some kind of superhero.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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

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

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

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

He was made of superheroes and castles and baseball, but sometimes he had trouble remembering that.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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