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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The actor is best known as antagonist Krazy in Netflix‘s gritty superhero drama Supacell, but is also a successful rapper with numerous albums and singles to his name.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew Gunn, who produced a string of Disney comedies in the early 2000s, among them the Lindsay Lohan-starring Freaky Friday and superhero movie Sky High, has died.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The young superhero can erase and change the story at any point.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but Benny Blanco might want to get fitted for one after saving the day at his wedding to Selena Gomez last September.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew Gunn, who produced a string of Disney comedies in the early 2000s, among them the Lindsay Lohan-starring Freaky Friday and superhero movie Sky High, has died.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The young superhero can erase and change the story at any point.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but Benny Blanco might want to get fitted for one after saving the day at his wedding to Selena Gomez last September.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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