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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The latest scapegoat is The Marvels, the franchise’s next big superhero movie.
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The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
DiCaprio has yet to star in any superhero movies, but his name has been floated plenty within the genre.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Perhaps because Scott continues to work with top-notch below-the-line crew members, the swords-and-sandals saga, which stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, looked more finished seven months ahead of its Nov. 22 release than some superhero tentpoles on opening night.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
That was one reason the comic became one of the biggest titles for DC of the past several years, outselling even much of its superhero fare.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
With superhero movies losing pop culture steam, the next big thing emerging on the horizon are video game flicks.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Chinese Dominican comic book superhero Lúz La Luminosa recently made her first standalone comic book debut to spread awareness about a health condition that affects around 1 in 10 women — and the storyline has garnered a positive reception by fans and activists.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Even casual onlookers have to stop and watch the wacky band of spandex-wearing superheroes fight crime and giant inflatable monsters on stage between acts that are said to be the next big thing.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The film is not an authorized take on superhero fiction.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
DiCaprio has yet to star in any superhero movies, but his name has been floated plenty within the genre.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Perhaps because Scott continues to work with top-notch below-the-line crew members, the swords-and-sandals saga, which stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, looked more finished seven months ahead of its Nov. 22 release than some superhero tentpoles on opening night.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
That was one reason the comic became one of the biggest titles for DC of the past several years, outselling even much of its superhero fare.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
With superhero movies losing pop culture steam, the next big thing emerging on the horizon are video game flicks.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Chinese Dominican comic book superhero Lúz La Luminosa recently made her first standalone comic book debut to spread awareness about a health condition that affects around 1 in 10 women — and the storyline has garnered a positive reception by fans and activists.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Even casual onlookers have to stop and watch the wacky band of spandex-wearing superheroes fight crime and giant inflatable monsters on stage between acts that are said to be the next big thing.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The film is not an authorized take on superhero fiction.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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