superhero
noun
su·per·he·ro
ˈsü-pər-ˌhir-(ˌ)ō 
-ˌhē-(ˌ)rō
plural superheroes
: a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers
also
: an exceptionally skillful or successful person compare superheroine, supervillain
Examples of superhero in a Sentence
The people who do this dangerous work are real-life superheroes who deserve our gratitude.
Recent Examples on the Web
Of course, other superhero properties provided inspiration, too, but ultimately, which Minions got which powers came down to the original designs of the beloved yellow goofballs themselves.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 July 2024
The new superhero movie also stars Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Brianna Hildebrand and others.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
End of carousel What the brothers don’t realize is that as their parents approach retirement, time may be running out for their superhero vision of making Maryland safer for people like them.
—Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The exhibition features new works by more than 70 contemporary artists, inspired by the prolific and influential superhero creator, alongside original artworks by Kirby.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 July 2024
The new superhero movie also stars Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Brianna Hildebrand and others.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
End of carousel What the brothers don’t realize is that as their parents approach retirement, time may be running out for their superhero vision of making Maryland safer for people like them.
—Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The exhibition features new works by more than 70 contemporary artists, inspired by the prolific and influential superhero creator, alongside original artworks by Kirby.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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