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
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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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Some story elements, such as the role of spinach as a source of his superhuman strength, became part of his persona over subsequent years.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
But with Smith's superhuman powers fading in recent years, Australia have been searching for their new batting hero.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The Sisterhood’s secrecy and cultivation of strange powers are part of why those outside of the order see Reverend Mothers as almost superhuman beings.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
But with Smith's superhuman powers fading in recent years, Australia have been searching for their new batting hero.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The Sisterhood’s secrecy and cultivation of strange powers are part of why those outside of the order see Reverend Mothers as almost superhuman beings.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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