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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Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott have also shared their own misgivings about the superhero genre.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
The combined library features SpongeBob SquarePants, Smurfs, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and DC superheroes.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The annual festival has welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite superheroes and characters.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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