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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The theory proposed that individuals in a mental health crisis, often under the influence of drugs or alcohol, can exhibit superhuman strength as police try to control them, then die suddenly from the condition, not the police response.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
In finance, the widespread use of algorithms in high-frequency trading has led to stocks being traded autonomously at superhuman speeds.
—Paul Scharre, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
The company states its ultimate mission is to develop superhuman artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
The opportunity lies in collecting every relevant data point from that footprint to develop a superhuman coverage of your investing thesis.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The answer, unfortunately, seems to be that Eva is superhuman.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
In Hondo’s unsparing view, overcoming colonialism’s unresolved legacy is a challenge that demands almost superhuman courage and resolve, along with an uninhibited sense of spiritual freedom.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Toriyama was the mind behind the fantasy martial arts franchise featuring Son Goku, a boy from outer space with superhuman strength and a monkey tail who embarks on a quest for the seven dragon balls.
—Mai Nishiyama, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Fashion at that time celebrated the most elite forms of beauty, these long-limbed, superhuman beings who exemplified glamour.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
In finance, the widespread use of algorithms in high-frequency trading has led to stocks being traded autonomously at superhuman speeds.
—Paul Scharre, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
The company states its ultimate mission is to develop superhuman artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
The opportunity lies in collecting every relevant data point from that footprint to develop a superhuman coverage of your investing thesis.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The answer, unfortunately, seems to be that Eva is superhuman.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
In Hondo’s unsparing view, overcoming colonialism’s unresolved legacy is a challenge that demands almost superhuman courage and resolve, along with an uninhibited sense of spiritual freedom.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Toriyama was the mind behind the fantasy martial arts franchise featuring Son Goku, a boy from outer space with superhuman strength and a monkey tail who embarks on a quest for the seven dragon balls.
—Mai Nishiyama, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Fashion at that time celebrated the most elite forms of beauty, these long-limbed, superhuman beings who exemplified glamour.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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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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