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
Synonyms
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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Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the weakest hunter of all mankind.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
Tom Hardy is back for one last hurrah as investigative journalist Eddie Brock, host of an alien symbiote that imparts superhuman powers to its host, in the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Our rise to superhuman status is due to elevated levels of testosterone, dopamine, and epinephrine.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
Tom Hardy is back for one last hurrah as investigative journalist Eddie Brock, host of an alien symbiote that imparts superhuman powers to its host, in the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Our rise to superhuman status is due to elevated levels of testosterone, dopamine, and epinephrine.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for superhuman
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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