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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For those who prefer giant supernatural beasts over superheroes, the best cinematic universe is the Monsterverse.
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Hollywood regularly relies on superheroes, dinosaurs and death-defying stunts from Tom Cruise to propel the summer season, and overly familiar brands will again reign in terms of ticket sales.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 May 2025
That could mean so many different things, like maybe addressing superhero fatigue?
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Think back to the summer of 2023, when Barbie and Oppenheimer both accomplished what the pandemic had seemingly made impossible: selling out movie theaters, and not for a superhero sequel.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Hollywood regularly relies on superheroes, dinosaurs and death-defying stunts from Tom Cruise to propel the summer season, and overly familiar brands will again reign in terms of ticket sales.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 May 2025
That could mean so many different things, like maybe addressing superhero fatigue?
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Think back to the summer of 2023, when Barbie and Oppenheimer both accomplished what the pandemic had seemingly made impossible: selling out movie theaters, and not for a superhero sequel.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 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 May. 2025.
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