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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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Their reception will be a test of how those franchises can hold up in the post-pandemic era, particularly at a time when superhero films may have finally reached their ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The couple met in 2017 during the making of Spider-Man: Homecoming; and will be reunited on screen in their fourth superhero film, Spider-Man : Brand New Day, this summer.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Tynion previously worked at DC Comics, which owns the Batman and Superman superhero franchises that are the bedrock of the American comics industry, alongside Marvel characters such as Spider-Man and Captain America.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Suddenly, I’d felt just as stupid as when I told her about the superhero thing.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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