superhero
noun
a morally righteous hero in a fictional work who possesses extraordinary abilities or supernatural powers and uses them to fight evil, as in comic books and movies.
superheroes
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pluralof superhero.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I've always looked up to bodybuilders as like superheroes and something I aspired to be," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Or, if you prefer superheroes: HBO’s new show adapts DC’s Green Lantern comics, but the series offers more than just your typical superhero fare.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
But meeting the superheroes of it all in my brain has been something I’ve really loved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Gen Z largely views superheroes as entertainment for older generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
My friend keeps talking about all the awesome adventures we could have as superheroes.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
