superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean
a superhuman effort
superhuman strength
also
: having such power, size, or capability
Examples of superhuman in a Sentence
The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.
It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.
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Meanwhile Kal-El, an alien from the planet Krypton who embraces a new identity on Earth as Superman, comes well-equipped with superhuman abilities.
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Who knows how cribbage culture might change if computers ever get superhuman cribbage abilities.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
The second reboot of the superhuman astronauts made around $57 million on Friday and during preview screenings — Minecraft made $57.11 million during its first day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 July 2025
Libidinal hip-hop has vanished from the charts, now the province of artists who narrate their mental health struggles rather than their superhuman urges or tastes.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Who knows how cribbage culture might change if computers ever get superhuman cribbage abilities.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
The second reboot of the superhuman astronauts made around $57 million on Friday and during preview screenings — Minecraft made $57.11 million during its first day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 July 2025
Libidinal hip-hop has vanished from the charts, now the province of artists who narrate their mental health struggles rather than their superhuman urges or tastes.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for superhuman
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: going beyond normal human power, size, or capability
a superhuman effort
superhumanly
adverb
superhumanness
noun
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