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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Garlic chives are the superhero of Hana Asbrink’s shrimp stir-fry.
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Mulch is a superhero in the garden, helping with weed suppression, moisture retention, and soil temperature regulation.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
In the interim, as Amazon has not yet renewed Gen V for a third season and viewers wait to watch Marie’s story unfold on the fifth season of the original superhero series, Sinclair is gearing up for her Boys debut and looking forward to what her career holds next.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
What's this amazing woman's real history, and how did becoming a parent alter her career as a superhero?
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Mulch is a superhero in the garden, helping with weed suppression, moisture retention, and soil temperature regulation.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
In the interim, as Amazon has not yet renewed Gen V for a third season and viewers wait to watch Marie’s story unfold on the fifth season of the original superhero series, Sinclair is gearing up for her Boys debut and looking forward to what her career holds next.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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