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
His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.
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Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As medical students, it's seen as a strength to stay up all night, work 100 hours a week, say yes to everything asked of you, and perform your duties with an almost superhuman level of perfection, Ehrenfeld said.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the New York Times, Schmidt—yes that same guy who was talking up AGI in April—urged Silicon Valley to stop fixating on superhuman AI, warning that the obsession distracts from building useful technology.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
John Henryism involves pressure not just to be good but to be impossibly good—superhuman, better than a machine, whether the machine is literal (the steam drill) or figurative (systemic racism).
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As medical students, it's seen as a strength to stay up all night, work 100 hours a week, say yes to everything asked of you, and perform your duties with an almost superhuman level of perfection, Ehrenfeld said.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the New York Times, Schmidt—yes that same guy who was talking up AGI in April—urged Silicon Valley to stop fixating on superhuman AI, warning that the obsession distracts from building useful technology.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
John Henryism involves pressure not just to be good but to be impossibly good—superhuman, better than a machine, whether the machine is literal (the steam drill) or figurative (systemic racism).
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
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The bad feelings flared up moments after Payton's Broncos pulled off a miraculous rally on Sunday, beating New York 33-32 in a game that Denver trailed by 18 with six minutes left.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos and raising expectations around the NFL, the Chargers have been on a less-than-stellar stretch in which their only victory in their past four games was a miraculous, last-minute win over the struggling Miami Dolphins.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The stunning Louvre museum heist earlier this week in Paris offers an uncanny encapsulation of the broader society-wide phenomenon.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film examines the exhilarating and uncanny experience of meeting a blood brother for the first time in adulthood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprised their roles as the magical trio for the 2022 sequel, Birch, Katz and Shaw were not present for the onscreen reunion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Enjoying a swimming hole in the summer is a prime Vermont pastime, but the state's waterways are just as magical in the colder months.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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As if the cobalt blue cabinets and arch details weren’t remarkable enough, this kitchen incorporates multiple playful patterns.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Nix had just followed an anemic first three quarters with a remarkable finishing kick for the second time in three games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The trio live their days fending off supernatural threats in between selling out stadium tours and topping music charts.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Saturn return in Pisces speaks to the film’s supernatural theme, giving a new generation the chance to enjoy it and others a moment to revisit it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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