as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
in his dreams the boy can always perform superhuman feats
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Recent Examples of superhuman
These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.
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J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Labor advocates, including Senator Bernie Sanders, say that forcing workers to perform at a superhuman pace in the name of boosting productivity increases the risk of injuries.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Celebrini, the guy is superhuman.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The character is a mutant with superhuman abilities.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Labor advocates, including Senator Bernie Sanders, say that forcing workers to perform at a superhuman pace in the name of boosting productivity increases the risk of injuries.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Celebrini, the guy is superhuman.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The character is a mutant with superhuman abilities.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
Adjective
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The Coast Guard, as is customary, sank the miraculous truck.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Pornos were a slightly miraculous act of manifestation.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When will Connecticut wake up and finally understand that their beloved Blumenthal – and his uncanny infatuation with lawsuits and investigations – has single-handedly sabotaged the state’s chances of ever being seriously considered again for a professional sports franchise?—
Matthew Chudoba,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Their uncanny beauty lies in their bold maximalism.—
Megan Paetzhold,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And we’re all left a little breathless, looking around at each other, as though something magical has occurred.—
Amy Silverberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More remarkable is his ability to convince skittish engineers, investors, and a tech-skeptical public that their priorities, even when mutually exclusive, are also his priorities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s also no denying that finishing with a point per game or better in 21 consecutive NHL seasons is a remarkable achievement.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adapted from Algernon Blackwood’s supernatural novella, The Man Whom the Trees Loved is a ghostly tale of the inexplicable horrors of nature.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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There's also aliens or monsters or some other supernatural entity out to get them.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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