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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Invincible has a near-100% Rotten Tomatoes score across its three seasons and is one of my favorite superhero series out there (and fans of Invincible should really check out the new episodic video game, Dispatch, which has a very similar vibe).
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
James Gunn and Peter Safran, who head DC, announced a Brave and the Bold project from the outset of their launching the superhero movie division in 2023.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
The most popular choices are action figures and dress-up kits and accessories that enable children to pretend to be their favorite superheroes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Boseman was cast to play the noble superhero before Coogler boarded the project, but their collaboration resulted in one of the most popular and commercially successful films in modern film history.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
James Gunn and Peter Safran, who head DC, announced a Brave and the Bold project from the outset of their launching the superhero movie division in 2023.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
The most popular choices are action figures and dress-up kits and accessories that enable children to pretend to be their favorite superheroes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Boseman was cast to play the noble superhero before Coogler boarded the project, but their collaboration resulted in one of the most popular and commercially successful films in modern film history.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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