superhuman

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
Definition of superhumannext
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 The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 After a disastrous incident turns the public against superheroes, the government creates a superhuman registration act that causes a deep rift among Avengers and other do-gooders along ideological lines. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Roshan will next be seen starring in Krrish 4, reprising his role as superhuman Krishna Mehra in the blockbuster franchise. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superhuman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
  1. miraculous
  2. uncanny
  3. magical
  4. remarkable
  5. supernatural
Adjective
  • For buildings like Mount Gilead to be built and continue to prosper for over 100 years is a miraculous feat, Thompson said.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • However, given the legal limitations, studies like the Stanford one are observational and limited to small groups, and the science behind ibogaine’s supposedly miraculous workings remains thin.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of miraculous
Adjective
  • An uncanny coincidence Unusually hot weather in Europe is the root cause of the biological problem.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The only thing consistent about the WNBA is its uncanny ability to get in its own way.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncanny
Adjective
  • In the middle of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the islands are a magical landscape where locals and pilgrims connect with ancient spirits at a sacred waterfall.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fried practices art history and criticism as a poetic, almost magical endeavor.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • From Jordan Spieth trying to find his form, to rookie Jackson Koivun looking to continue a remarkable first season, to Scottie Scheffler chasing another Player of the Year honor, there is plenty to watch as the playoffs get underway.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • Related Stories The series follows Jimmy Frank (Franco), an eccentric ad agency CEO who projects confidence and humor while contending with risk and unresolved fallout from his past, including criminal and supernatural threats circling his company.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And unfortunately for Tom — but luckily for the show’s fans — those supernatural forces have been reawakened, just in time for the summer tourist season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of supernatural

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