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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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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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
At the heart and soul of James Mangold’s time capsule stands Timothée Chalamet, whose embodiment of Dylan’s superhuman genius – and his human frailties – brings electric life to an iconic enigma.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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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
At the heart and soul of James Mangold’s time capsule stands Timothée Chalamet, whose embodiment of Dylan’s superhuman genius – and his human frailties – brings electric life to an iconic enigma.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superhuman
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Now, in order to help Ao Bing’s soul recover his tangible body, Ne Zha will have to hide his identity as a demon, overcome multiple obstacles to become an immortal, and obtain a miraculous elixir to aid his pal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the past 50 years, medicine has made miraculous advances in treating leukemia and other cancers affecting kids, largely due to research supported by the National Institutes of Health.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The disruptions in flow call to mind the format of Be My Guest With Ina Garten, in which Ina both preps for a guest as well as cooks with them, but Meghan’s uncanny flashbacks somehow further untether the show from the reality of her not-kitchen.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reality Blues wades into the mysteries of our uncanny world, trying to catch a vibe.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2025
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And also the feelings of you live in this magical world and you are being prevented from interacting with it because of ableism.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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In this real-life fairy tale, Meg Ray, owner of the beloved Bay Area patisserie Miette, embarks on a five-year odyssey to help save a magical café on the remote Swedish island of Rödlöga.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bollywood has seen some remarkable box office performances for re-releases in the past few months and the romantic movie, Sanam Teri Kasam is the latest one to lead the race.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The very fact that there is a debate to be had about which country has the advantage in this war shows a remarkable inversion in expectation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Twenty years after the Keanu Reeves supernatural noir, some thoughts on what’s missing in everyday entertainment.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even for those who attribute supernatural powers to tarot, the past is anything but straightforward.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superhuman. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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