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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Amadeus is one-third of the show’s central crew of superheroes; his teammates are Iron Man (Tony Stark) and Iron Heart (RiRi Williams).
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
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As a wise superhero once said, with great power comes great responsibility, so did the host use his new ability wisely?
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
My dad is like a superhero figure.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
As a wise superhero once said, with great power comes great responsibility, so did the host use his new ability wisely?
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 22 Sep. 2025
Corrupt superheroes, nefarious loan sharks, ghostly visitors and hilarious adventures in a galaxy far, far away.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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