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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Tom Hardy reprises his role as Venom in this superhero film.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Kid Danger — readies to slip into his superhero suit once again.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Films like Airport, based on the Arthur Hailey book, were as ubiquitous as superhero movies are today.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
But with the notable exception of superhero movies, Hollywood seems increasingly willing to throw the baby, or at least the 8-year-old, out with the bathwater.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Kid Danger — readies to slip into his superhero suit once again.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Films like Airport, based on the Arthur Hailey book, were as ubiquitous as superhero movies are today.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
But with the notable exception of superhero movies, Hollywood seems increasingly willing to throw the baby, or at least the 8-year-old, out with the bathwater.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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