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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Masters of the Universe is notable as a big screen superhero story that isn't derived from Marvel or DC intellectual property.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The movie is expected to feature several other superhero characters in addition to Superman, including Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan).
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Speaking to members of the press on the film’s set (via TheWrap), the director explained that his film will begin with Superman already established as a superhero with the preexisting relationships that comic book fans have come to expect.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
This release of the teaser gives fans their first full look at David Corenswet as Superman, as well as the love of his life, Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and his archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), in the James Gunn reboot of the DC superhero cinematic universe.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The movie is expected to feature several other superhero characters in addition to Superman, including Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan).
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Speaking to members of the press on the film’s set (via TheWrap), the director explained that his film will begin with Superman already established as a superhero with the preexisting relationships that comic book fans have come to expect.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
This release of the teaser gives fans their first full look at David Corenswet as Superman, as well as the love of his life, Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and his archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), in the James Gunn reboot of the DC superhero cinematic universe.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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