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
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).
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Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile Kal-El, an alien from the planet Krypton who embraces a new identity on Earth as Superman, comes well-equipped with superhuman abilities.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 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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Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile Kal-El, an alien from the planet Krypton who embraces a new identity on Earth as Superman, comes well-equipped with superhuman abilities.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
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Bradley McCroskey caught a miraculous 26-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation, then Temi Ericson raced nearly untouched for a 25-yard TD in overtime to give the Indians a 34-28 victory.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the resemblance was uncanny, from their matching smiles to their auburn-red hair, which Julia wore down in loose waves and Emma styled in a messy ponytail.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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The job requires an uncanny ability to sell each bit of incremental progress as a success in and of itself.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Or, for something simpler and just as magical, step outside after dark and watch the Milky Way stretch and swirl above you.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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After exiting Real Madrid in 2021 — spending a remarkable 16 years with the Spanish club — Sergio Ramos spent the next two years hunkered down writing and producing music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 25% concentration of acids means this exfoliating toner works fast—like magic, some might say—to give your pores an intense, deep clean and your complexion a supernatural glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Musk possesses an almost supernatural ability to conjure investor zeal and create products that redefine entire industries.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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