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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Described as Dog Man meets Despicable Me, the series follows the dynamic duo Mischief and Mayhem, two unlikely heroes who tumble into supervillainy after being kicked out of superhero camp.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
However, no superhero story is complete without a villain.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Many legendary actors have taken on the iconic role of Batman over the years, but The LEGO Batman Movie reshapes this superhero in an unforgettable way.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Every superhero needs a good origin story.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
However, no superhero story is complete without a villain.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Many legendary actors have taken on the iconic role of Batman over the years, but The LEGO Batman Movie reshapes this superhero in an unforgettable way.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Every superhero needs a good origin story.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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