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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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 May 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Television host Jay Leno voiced a crimefighting superhero in The Fairly OddParents, while Grammy winner Beyoncé played a Queen in the 2013 movie Epic.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Justice’s superhero name and grand mission are not out of place in the longevity field, which attracts colorful characters with far-out theories.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 29 May 2026
The game's design reminds me of a cool independent director being hired to work on, say, a superhero movie.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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