superhero
noun
su·per·he·ro
ˈsü-pər-ˌhir-(ˌ)ō 
-ˌhē-(ˌ)rō
plural superheroes
: a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers
also
: an exceptionally skillful or successful person compare superheroine, supervillain
Examples of superhero in a Sentence
The people who do this dangerous work are real-life superheroes who deserve our gratitude.
Recent Examples on the Web
The spinoff series will follow Phoebe and Max, who are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 May 2024
Steve Blackman discusses the last chapter of Netflix's surreal superhero show.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 May 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 May 2024
Steve Blackman discusses the last chapter of Netflix's surreal superhero show.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for superhero
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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