as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
in his dreams the boy can always perform superhuman feats
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Recent Examples of superhuman
Musk is viewed by many of his fans as possessing almost superhuman time management skills, able to balance the duties of fatherhood while running multiple massive corporations, post frantically on X, and play video games.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In contrast, her turn in Hard Truths has the revelatory feel of Clark Kent taking off his glasses and reminding us of the superhuman feats he’s been capable of the whole time.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Clark Clent/Superman (David Corenswet) also appears to balance his superhuman strength with his humanity in a way that fans have come to know and love.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Some story elements, such as the role of spinach as a source of his superhuman strength, became part of his persona over subsequent years.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In contrast, her turn in Hard Truths has the revelatory feel of Clark Kent taking off his glasses and reminding us of the superhuman feats he’s been capable of the whole time.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Clark Clent/Superman (David Corenswet) also appears to balance his superhuman strength with his humanity in a way that fans have come to know and love.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Some story elements, such as the role of spinach as a source of his superhuman strength, became part of his persona over subsequent years.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
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Not even the most miraculous shot of his life was enough to earn Nikola Jokic the fourth quarter off this time.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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No, this isn’t a miraculous leadership makeover that infuses you with supernatural energy.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The video brings to mind the claims made in Mark Fisher’s Capitalist Realism, in which Fisher proposed that capitalism has the uncanny ability to subsume all critiques into itself.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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When spending time with them, Brunelle observed uncanny similarities in their behavior and interests.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is why Venusian themes (love, beauty, creativity, pleasure and relationships) tend to feel magical and otherworldly during this time.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Set in New York City with a magical sixth borough, the Unsleeping City party had to battle monsters that crossed over from other D20 campaigns.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary Native American Art Goes Mainstream In the past handful of years, a remarkable change has taken place within American art museums related to their recognition of Native American artwork.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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But David Steiner doesn’t credit his home’s survival to supernatural forces.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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When the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is murdered, Elsbeth must match wits with a woman whose supernatural gifts usually keep her one step ahead.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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