man of steel

noun phrase

: a very strong man

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The hype around the film is enormous — even prompting President Donald Trump to post a meme of himself on social media as the new man of steel. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 David Corenswet looks the part as both the muscled man of steel and the bumbling Clark Kent in his ill-fitting suit and thick-rimmed glasses. Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 His man of steel is shown putting on his red boots in front of a window, presumably preparing to head into action, as an explosion can be seen behind him. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024

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“Man of steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20steel. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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