as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
in his dreams the boy can always perform superhuman feats
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Recent Examples of superhuman
At the heart and soul of James Mangold’s time capsule stands Timothée Chalamet, whose embodiment of Dylan’s superhuman genius – and his human frailties – brings electric life to an iconic enigma.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Both films star Pearlman as Hellboy, the gun-toting, centuries-old half-human, half-demon who has superhuman strength and a virtually indestructible arm made from stone.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Nothing in Trump’s continuing story more clearly echoes the classics than this ominous melding of self with a superhuman principle of revenge.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Both films star Pearlman as Hellboy, the gun-toting, centuries-old half-human, half-demon who has superhuman strength and a virtually indestructible arm made from stone.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Nothing in Trump’s continuing story more clearly echoes the classics than this ominous melding of self with a superhuman principle of revenge.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
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In a miraculous fall from the height of fame, Faithfull lost custody of her child and wound up homeless on the streets of London.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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By the wannabe Yoda’s logic, as successful as a network like NBC was at the time, within a few years, one of its lesser rivals would almost surely mount a miraculous comeback and leave the Peacock looking plucked.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Daniels, who is 6'8 and enormously athletic, has already - at such a young age - found a way to bridge the two aspects, and combine them with his uncanny basketball IQ that takes into account timing, player tendencies, and anticipation.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This process continues until one movie receives that magical 50% and is deemed the winner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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How To Stop Drinking Alcohol For Good, According To Experts By Chris Janssen Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member community forum 0 My first sip of alcohol was magical.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The turnaround in East Lansing has also been remarkable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The rise of the side hustle culture has been remarkable in recent years.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The John Wick and The Matrix alum recently told Inverse that after years of attempts to make a follow-up to the gritty supernatural thriller, fans may soon see that vision come to fruition with headway being made in the creative process.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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The project will participate in this year’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions and promises to captivate potential partners with its unique blend of supernatural intrigue and high-stakes drama.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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