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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The first Fantastic Four comic debuted in 1961, and the new movie will return the beloved superheroes to their '60s roots, offering up a period film full of retro flair.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
What are the kinds of decisions a superhero has to make?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In the image, a group of 20th century men and women stand in a crowd to wave at (ostensibly) the Fantastic Four taking flight on a superhero mission.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Everything about Ty’s image ties into the superhero theme.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
What are the kinds of decisions a superhero has to make?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In the image, a group of 20th century men and women stand in a crowd to wave at (ostensibly) the Fantastic Four taking flight on a superhero mission.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Everything about Ty’s image ties into the superhero theme.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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