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 anime first premiered in October 2015, earning widespread acclaim for its satirical take on superhero tropes and stunning action sequences.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Before the explosion of superhero movies took over the box office, this slick genre-bender, adapted from the Marvel Comics character, was a breath of fresh air.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Woo Min-ho’s Harbin will be the Festival closer, and Kang Hyoung-chul’s superhero comedy Hi-Five will have a special screening.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The songs are bangers, the visuals are bright and engaging, and the women of HUNTR/X are every bit the superheroes that Superman and the Fantastic Four are.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Before the explosion of superhero movies took over the box office, this slick genre-bender, adapted from the Marvel Comics character, was a breath of fresh air.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Woo Min-ho’s Harbin will be the Festival closer, and Kang Hyoung-chul’s superhero comedy Hi-Five will have a special screening.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The songs are bangers, the visuals are bright and engaging, and the women of HUNTR/X are every bit the superheroes that Superman and the Fantastic Four are.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superhero
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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