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
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.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
Adjective
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One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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To get in touch with the miraculous Francis, the folkloric Francis, read the Fioretti, or The Little Flowers of St. Francis, a 14th-century collection of tales about the saint and his friars.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The uncanny resilience of U.S. power lies in its structural strengths.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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While soon-to-be-superstar Patrick Mahomes was spending 2017 as an apprentice behind Alex Smith, another quarterback phenom was dazzling the NFL with his exceptional arm and uncanny ability to improvise and extend plays.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This year, kids could play in extra bounce houses, take a magical light walk and play a life-sized wonderland board game.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Keep reading … Dustin Pedroia (first year on ballot) Dustin Pedroia’s remarkable career wasn’t the same after his knee injury in 2017.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
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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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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