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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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Tomorrowland kitschy vibe of the film, this newest trailer emphasizes the family angle is chock-full of lots of good old-fashioned superhero action, as the quartet takes on a world-devouring cosmic being.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Aside from being a singing and dancing superhero, Charity is also a league leader in chance meetings.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
In the World War II adventure, the stirring sight of Gal Gadot's superhero walking across No Man's Land by herself, bullets bouncing off her bracelets and shield, is etched into cinema history.
30.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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