¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Superheroes
1. superhero [n] - See also: superhero
Lexicographical Neighbors of Superheroes
Literary usage of Superheroes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Disability and Social Change: A South African Agenda by Brian Watermeyer (2007)
"R: [P]eople with disabilities are portrayed as superheroes or as an 'ag shame'
kind of attitude. Q: 'Ag shame'? R: Ja, that's a South African idiom. ..."
2. Anabolic Steroid Abuse by Geraline C. Lin (1996)
"We have television series like "The Bionic Man"; comic book superheroes like
Superman and the Hulk; biblical supermen like Samson; legendary strongmen like ..."
3. Youth & Drugs: Society's Mixed Messages edited by Hank Resnik (1994)
"Superman, of course, never drank; other superheroes drank only ceremonially, and
those who drank to excess were either villains or derelicts. ..."
4. Orlando & Central Florida by Don Philpott (1999)
"There will be three main areas: Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Where the
worlds of myths, legends and superheroes come alive. ..."
5. Orlando & Central Florida by Don Philpott (1999)
"... Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Where the worlds of myths, legends and
superheroes come alive. The theme park features five unique islands ..."
6. Migration, Remittances and Development by OECD Staff, SourceOECD (Online service) (2005)
"... pinatas of superheroes sold in corner stores in the expanding Latino neighborhoods
in the United States but also in large chains like Target or Wal-Mart ..."
7. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"... (4-13) & seniors AU $35, 1-Year Passes for AU 5708/570. Gift shops. Cafés and
restaurants. Special events, è.. Rub elbows with the stars, superheroes, ..."
8. Moon-o-theism: Religion of a War and Moon God Prophet, Volume II of II by Yoel Natan (2006)
"Muhammad's misperception that Jews had godlike superheroes would go a long way
in explaining why Muhammad thought Jews taught that Ezra (Uzair) was the Son ..."
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