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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Nigeria’s superhero striker hit 26 goals in 32 league appearances, and his prolific form continued following a loan switch to Turkish giant Galatasaray in 2024.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In Clash of the Thundermans, when Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Any superhero tentpole can start strong; this one needs momentum to qualify as a hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 July 2025
Olsen detailed her decision to expand beyond the superhero genre and return to her indie roots.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In Clash of the Thundermans, when Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Any superhero tentpole can start strong; this one needs momentum to qualify as a hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 July 2025
Olsen detailed her decision to expand beyond the superhero genre and return to her indie roots.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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