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 Marvel mastermind cemented his place in entertainment history, not just by bringing the superhero stories to life across different media, but by inserting himself in that history.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Captain America attracted legions of fans among American youth, many of whom saw themselves in the superhero.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Yes, there's action, romance, and the typical MCU superhero shenanigans every fan expects, but the film has as much soul and curiosity about its characters and world as your average A24 production.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but every hero is only as good as their sidekick (at least the ones that have one).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Captain America attracted legions of fans among American youth, many of whom saw themselves in the superhero.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Yes, there's action, romance, and the typical MCU superhero shenanigans every fan expects, but the film has as much soul and curiosity about its characters and world as your average A24 production.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but every hero is only as good as their sidekick (at least the ones that have one).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
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 11 May. 2026.
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