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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The budding superheroes of Gen V are going back to school this fall: Season 2 of the Boys spinoff will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 17 on Prime Video with the first three episodes, TVLine has learned.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 May 2025
This runner channeled his superhero background on his way to victory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Miles Morales / Spin A fun-loving kid who enjoys everything from painting to going to museums, Miles Morales has a secret identity as the superhero Spin, who dons a stylish black and red spider suit.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
May 27, 2025 One of the standout performances of the franchise is Anthony Starr as Homelander, a sadistic version of Superman that leads the superhero group The Seven.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 May 2025
This runner channeled his superhero background on his way to victory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Miles Morales / Spin A fun-loving kid who enjoys everything from painting to going to museums, Miles Morales has a secret identity as the superhero Spin, who dons a stylish black and red spider suit.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
May 27, 2025 One of the standout performances of the franchise is Anthony Starr as Homelander, a sadistic version of Superman that leads the superhero group The Seven.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for superhero
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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