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.
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In simple terms of popularity, Marvel has been at the top of the food chain in terms of superhero movies.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios recently opened up to The Sunday Times about what his new superhero blockbuster is really about, especially given the current political climate in the United States and President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
Julian was beloved by superhero fans for his role as the villainous Victor Von Doom in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
Perhaps what Hoult is exposing is that the only way to navigate your way through the superhero swamp — look hot, and not have the fate of the franchise on your shoulders.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios recently opened up to The Sunday Times about what his new superhero blockbuster is really about, especially given the current political climate in the United States and President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
Julian was beloved by superhero fans for his role as the villainous Victor Von Doom in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
Perhaps what Hoult is exposing is that the only way to navigate your way through the superhero swamp — look hot, and not have the fate of the franchise on your shoulders.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for superhero
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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