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.
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This story mixes different tiers of play to let regular people and street level superheroes come together to save the day.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Henry had to keep his identity a secret and navigate his double life both as a high school student and a superhero.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Are superheroes and supervillains the product of their childhood experiences?
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Usually, these actors are men who’ve either gained a ton of weight to play a superhero or men who’ve lost a ton of weight to play the lead in an Oscar-bait film.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Henry had to keep his identity a secret and navigate his double life both as a high school student and a superhero.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Are superheroes and supervillains the product of their childhood experiences?
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Usually, these actors are men who’ve either gained a ton of weight to play a superhero or men who’ve lost a ton of weight to play the lead in an Oscar-bait film.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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