superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean
a superhuman effort
superhuman strength
also
: having such power, size, or capability
Examples of superhuman in a Sentence
The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.
It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, 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.
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Realism transcended into the unreal at Gaurav Gupta’s couture show, giving beauty a superhuman meaning.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
That adaptability, and the fact Allen didn’t need to be superhuman for the Bills offense to hum, is why the spread against the Chiefs is so narrow.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, 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.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Realism transcended into the unreal at Gaurav Gupta’s couture show, giving beauty a superhuman meaning.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
That adaptability, and the fact Allen didn’t need to be superhuman for the Bills offense to hum, is why the spread against the Chiefs is so narrow.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superhuman
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: going beyond normal human power, size, or capability
a superhuman effort
superhumanly
adverb
superhumanness
noun
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