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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Running for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011, Smallville featured Mack as Clark Kent’s best friend Chloe Sullivan, with Kreuk playing the future superhero’s high school crush Lana Lang.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
The series mixes the fun and chaos of family life with the excitement and adventure of the typical superhero show.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Each school held an evening of hands-on exploration in the five STEAM+ disciplines, all with a superhero twist.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
The series mixes the fun and chaos of family life with the excitement and adventure of the typical superhero show.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Each school held an evening of hands-on exploration in the five STEAM+ disciplines, all with a superhero twist.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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