SUPERHUMAN Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

superhuman

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən

Definition of superhuman

as in uncanny

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 On the show — which followed the origins of Batman’s iconic butler, Alfred Pennyworth — Faith played Bet Sykes, a Raven Union captain who’s later reanimated as a superhuman entity after her death. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 Pocket calculators are superhuman but narrow, whereas the first large language models, though barely articulate, were general. — George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 But our heroine, who’s clearly still possessed by the superhuman poise that Yeoh has weaponized across her brilliant career, is unconvinced. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Martha has the rare superhuman instincts required to keep both the class and the mess in harmonious balance, and watching her walk into RHONY is like watching a prima ballerina lead an elementary-school dance class. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superhuman

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Its obvious artificiality and absurdity fit neatly into an online meme culture that often revels in the uncanny.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
All of this is part of Flanagan’s general preference for giving characters the benefit of the doubt and for grounding the eerie and the uncanny in our lived experiences.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of uncanny

Adjective

But the revelation has also raised questions about what Leo knew and when, given his poignant prayers in late September at a French shrine where Catholics believe miraculous cures have occurred.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
William Perkins, an influential proponent of witch fever in late sixteenth-century England, notes that any miraculous power a witch or her objects appears to have is merely borrowed from Satan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of miraculous

Adjective

But these magical, convention-defying places are also one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
While the name sounds dramatic, Goble said there is nothing magical about crossing that temperature threshold.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of magical

Adjective

This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

Directed by Kei Oikawa and adapted from the popular manga by Nagano, the fantasy feature follows the titular character and companions venturing to a remote island retreat before unraveling a supernatural peril.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
One of the last movie projects actor RJ Mitte worked on was a supernatural thriller filmed in Lawrence, not far from the University of Kansas campus.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

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