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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Several of the Marvel and Capcom characters on screen — Iron Man, Spider-Man, Street Fighter’s Chun li and Resident Evil’s Jill Valentine — have debuted in superhero movies since the game’s initial release, gaining more mainstream appeal.
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie may now be the definitive superhero of the MCU, but the actor wants to conquer another realm: awards season.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
Since Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first created Spider-Man more than six decades ago, the character has been one of the most enduring superheroes in popular culture.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, streaming January 29, 2025, on Disney+, spins its own version of the superhero's origin story.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie may now be the definitive superhero of the MCU, but the actor wants to conquer another realm: awards season.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
Since Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first created Spider-Man more than six decades ago, the character has been one of the most enduring superheroes in popular culture.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, streaming January 29, 2025, on Disney+, spins its own version of the superhero's origin story.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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