superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean
a superhuman effort
superhuman strength
also
: having such power, size, or capability
Examples of superhuman in a Sentence
The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.
It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.
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Cho’s answer was to tackle the concerto with superhuman precision, like a meticulous assassin leaving behind no evidence.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
His position that requires superhuman capacities for discernment, judgment, manipulation, and self-protection—capacities demanded and cultivated in smaller amounts in everyday citizens.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Along with achieving a superhuman level of intelligence, the Samuel Sterns of the comics boasts psychic powers like telekinesis and can take over a person's will simply by touching them.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
To help execute his plan (and ward off the collective power of the Avengers), Ultron gives himself a body (and a few drone backups) and recruits imprisoned superhuman twins Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
His position that requires superhuman capacities for discernment, judgment, manipulation, and self-protection—capacities demanded and cultivated in smaller amounts in everyday citizens.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Along with achieving a superhuman level of intelligence, the Samuel Sterns of the comics boasts psychic powers like telekinesis and can take over a person's will simply by touching them.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
To help execute his plan (and ward off the collective power of the Avengers), Ultron gives himself a body (and a few drone backups) and recruits imprisoned superhuman twins Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: going beyond normal human power, size, or capability
a superhuman effort
superhumanly
adverb
superhumanness
noun
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