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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That McHale can represent a voice of reason and still fall prey to the superhuman antics of ghost face is a breath of fresh air.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
As a result of improving via self-play, AlphaGo and AlphaZero developed not only superhuman ability but also inhuman style, using tactics and strategies no human had previously considered.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
One comic gimmick involves Appa’s superhuman grip that can subdue even the mightiest of men.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The suit stated that Figure AI’s next-generation robots moved at superhuman speed and generated force approximately twice the level necessary to fracture an adult human skull.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
As a result of improving via self-play, AlphaGo and AlphaZero developed not only superhuman ability but also inhuman style, using tactics and strategies no human had previously considered.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
One comic gimmick involves Appa’s superhuman grip that can subdue even the mightiest of men.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The suit stated that Figure AI’s next-generation robots moved at superhuman speed and generated force approximately twice the level necessary to fracture an adult human skull.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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