superspy
noun
su·per·spy
ˌsü-pər-ˈspī 
plural superspies
: a spy who is extremely skillful and clever
… the movie's shadowy Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division, made up of superspies who keep the peace behind the scenes.—
James Poniewozik
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It is monitored by a guy called Donald, a representative for the queen’s chief aides, who treats the endeavor like a superspy on an espionage mission.
—Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
There are recent theatrical releases, like Sydney Sweeney's holy horror flick and a Tom Hardy/Austin Butler biker gang drama, but also original flicks such as a superspy rom-com with Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Before long though, the actor started booking lead roles in a smattering of box-office hits—eventually leading him to the famous role of superspy Ethan Hunt in 1996’s reboot of Mission: Impossible.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024
The actor plays 007, of course, fighting against Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva this time around in a story that touches on the very legacy of the big screen superspy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
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Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
There are recent theatrical releases, like Sydney Sweeney's holy horror flick and a Tom Hardy/Austin Butler biker gang drama, but also original flicks such as a superspy rom-com with Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Before long though, the actor started booking lead roles in a smattering of box-office hits—eventually leading him to the famous role of superspy Ethan Hunt in 1996’s reboot of Mission: Impossible.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024
The actor plays 007, of course, fighting against Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva this time around in a story that touches on the very legacy of the big screen superspy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
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“Superspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superspy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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