Superhuman
adjective
More than normal human abilities, skills or strength.
She showed superhuman strength when lifting the car to save her child.
Often appears as...
- superhuman strength
- superhuman abilities
noun
A person who has abilities, skills or strengths more than normal humans.
Superheroes are considered superhumans because of their extraordinary powers.
Often appears as...
- become a superhuman
- superhuman abilities
adjective
More than normal human abilities, skills or strength.
She showed superhuman strength when lifting the car to save her child.
Often appears as...
- superhuman strength
- superhuman abilities
noun
A person who has abilities, skills or strengths more than normal humans.
Superheroes are considered superhumans because of their extraordinary powers.
Often appears as...
- become a superhuman
- superhuman abilities
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Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe people doing difficult tasks, not literally having powers.
Completing the marathon was a superhuman feat for him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an unhealthy level of effort or unrealistic expectations.
Working 80 hours a week requires superhuman stamina, but it's not advisable.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies and books, superhuman often relates to heroes with special powers.
The protagonist in the film displayed superhuman agility.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe people doing difficult tasks, not literally having powers.
Completing the marathon was a superhuman feat for him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an unhealthy level of effort or unrealistic expectations.
Working 80 hours a week requires superhuman stamina, but it's not advisable.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies and books, superhuman often relates to heroes with special powers.
The protagonist in the film displayed superhuman agility.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe people doing difficult tasks, not literally having powers.
Completing the marathon was a superhuman feat for him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an unhealthy level of effort or unrealistic expectations.
Working 80 hours a week requires superhuman stamina, but it's not advisable.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
In movies and books, superhuman often relates to heroes with special powers.
The protagonist in the film displayed superhuman agility.
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Does stress cause...
a pea-sized gland found at the base of the brain, to release adrenocorticotropic hormone which then stimulates the adrenal gland sitting on top of the kidneys to release cortisol, the major stress hormone. These natural chemicals are a great help when you need to run away quickly, or do superhuman feats of courage,
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Did ancient Troy really...
many were skeptical, considering the epic to be pure fiction, a founding myth imagining a bygone heroic era. But some scholars believed that behind the superhuman feats and divine miracles there must have been a grain of historical truth - a war that was really fought, and a place where it happened.
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Team Profile: The...
bring it this is my element us is playing right and when strongpoint I mean this is what I've done my entire life she'll go right behind the leader that's a swing dog she's gonna basically help steer the team when we gotta take corners and stuff sean is a superhuman
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How AI can save our...
and it's known as deep learning. Deep learning is a technology that can take a huge amount of data within one single domain and learn to predict or decide at superhuman accuracy. For example, if we show the deep learning network a massive number of food photos,
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How to create a space...
enable humans we dream of superhuman performance I dream of a world without without with no disability let's just get rid of it no one should have a disability only ability we need to celebrate the ability of humans because we can all perform and we need to
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In the war for...
They're going to help us combat global hunger; to tackle climate change; to find cures for diseases and pandemics for which we've so far been unsuccessful; to create superhuman artificial intelligence;
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
In the fires of his forge, Hephaestus cast his invention in the shape of a giant man. Made of gleaming bronze; endowed with superhuman strength, and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods,
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How a handful of tech...
and a superhuman ability to have the conversations that we need to have for democracy. The most complex challenges in the world require not just us to use our attention individually.
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How nationalism and...
is the only way to tackle big supernational problems, like nuclear proliferation, the global refugee crisis, climate change or terrorism or even the consequences of superhuman AI.
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Puppy Opens its Eyes for...
A dog's hearing is also superhuman. They can hear things four times further away and twice as high-pitched as we can. It's why we can't hear dog whistles,
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Does stress cause...
a pea-sized gland found at the base of the brain, to release adrenocorticotropic hormone which then stimulates the adrenal gland sitting on top of the kidneys to release cortisol, the major stress hormone. These natural chemicals are a great help when you need to run away quickly, or do superhuman feats of courage,
Video examples
Did ancient Troy really...
many were skeptical, considering the epic to be pure fiction, a founding myth imagining a bygone heroic era. But some scholars believed that behind the superhuman feats and divine miracles there must have been a grain of historical truth - a war that was really fought, and a place where it happened.
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Team Profile: The...
bring it this is my element us is playing right and when strongpoint I mean this is what I've done my entire life she'll go right behind the leader that's a swing dog she's gonna basically help steer the team when we gotta take corners and stuff sean is a superhuman
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How AI can save our...
and it's known as deep learning. Deep learning is a technology that can take a huge amount of data within one single domain and learn to predict or decide at superhuman accuracy. For example, if we show the deep learning network a massive number of food photos,
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How to create a space...
enable humans we dream of superhuman performance I dream of a world without without with no disability let's just get rid of it no one should have a disability only ability we need to celebrate the ability of humans because we can all perform and we need to
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In the war for...
They're going to help us combat global hunger; to tackle climate change; to find cures for diseases and pandemics for which we've so far been unsuccessful; to create superhuman artificial intelligence;
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
In the fires of his forge, Hephaestus cast his invention in the shape of a giant man. Made of gleaming bronze; endowed with superhuman strength, and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods,
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How a handful of tech...
and a superhuman ability to have the conversations that we need to have for democracy. The most complex challenges in the world require not just us to use our attention individually.
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How nationalism and...
is the only way to tackle big supernational problems, like nuclear proliferation, the global refugee crisis, climate change or terrorism or even the consequences of superhuman AI.
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Puppy Opens its Eyes for...
A dog's hearing is also superhuman. They can hear things four times further away and twice as high-pitched as we can. It's why we can't hear dog whistles,
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Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
Unless one believes in a superhuman reason which directs evolution, one is bound to believe in a reason inherent in humanity, a motive power transcending that of each separate people, just as the power of the organism transcends that of the organ. This reason increases in proportion as the unity of mankind becomes established.
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Greg Berlanti
American Writer
That's part of what always fascinated me about the Flash. Yes, he had superpowers, but he wasn't superhuman. He was vulnerable. He could be hurt or killed. He's not getting in a jet. He actually is the jet. So he had this gift, but with it came this risk. And I think that's what makes the character relatable.
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Emily Berrington
English Actress
I've never loved a character as much as I do Niska. The way she's been written is so complex, with huge amounts of light and dark. It's a really satisfying challenge to play someone who is superhuman in their intelligence and physical ability but completely naive when it comes to certain aspects of life.
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James E. Faust
American Clergyman
I have the greatest respect for single parents who struggle and sacrifice, trying against almost superhuman odds to hold the family together. They should be honored and helped in their heroic efforts. But any mother's or father's task is much easier where there are two functioning parents in the home.
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Craig Kelly
American Athlete
While I will always have the utmost respect for the superhuman out-of-bounds freestyle and extreme stunts that seem to continually progress beyond our imaginable limits, my highest appreciation goes out to the simple rider who's out there just for the experience.
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Jason Reynolds
American Author
Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.
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Jim Lee
South Korean Artist
You can see how he changed on the surface. But at the core of it all, I think Superman has remained the same - a character with incredible powers but almost superhuman humility and restraint.
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Goran Visnjic
Croatian Actor
Easy was, like, spending time with Jennifer on set. Difficult stuff about character is, it was a little bit like just being the only one with no superhuman powers.
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John Cena
American Actor
I bring a lot of energy and passion to what I do. Plus, I've had some weird feats of superhuman strength!
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Martti Ahtisaari
Finnish Politician
I have no superhuman powers. If people don't want to make peace, there is nothing I can do.
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Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
Unless one believes in a superhuman reason which directs evolution, one is bound to believe in a reason inherent in humanity, a motive power transcending that of each separate people, just as the power of the organism transcends that of the organ. This reason increases in proportion as the unity of mankind becomes established.
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Greg Berlanti
American Writer
That's part of what always fascinated me about the Flash. Yes, he had superpowers, but he wasn't superhuman. He was vulnerable. He could be hurt or killed. He's not getting in a jet. He actually is the jet. So he had this gift, but with it came this risk. And I think that's what makes the character relatable.
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Emily Berrington
English Actress
I've never loved a character as much as I do Niska. The way she's been written is so complex, with huge amounts of light and dark. It's a really satisfying challenge to play someone who is superhuman in their intelligence and physical ability but completely naive when it comes to certain aspects of life.
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James E. Faust
American Clergyman
I have the greatest respect for single parents who struggle and sacrifice, trying against almost superhuman odds to hold the family together. They should be honored and helped in their heroic efforts. But any mother's or father's task is much easier where there are two functioning parents in the home.
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Craig Kelly
American Athlete
While I will always have the utmost respect for the superhuman out-of-bounds freestyle and extreme stunts that seem to continually progress beyond our imaginable limits, my highest appreciation goes out to the simple rider who's out there just for the experience.
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Jason Reynolds
American Author
Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.
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Jim Lee
South Korean Artist
You can see how he changed on the surface. But at the core of it all, I think Superman has remained the same - a character with incredible powers but almost superhuman humility and restraint.
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Goran Visnjic
Croatian Actor
Easy was, like, spending time with Jennifer on set. Difficult stuff about character is, it was a little bit like just being the only one with no superhuman powers.
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John Cena
American Actor
I bring a lot of energy and passion to what I do. Plus, I've had some weird feats of superhuman strength!
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Martti Ahtisaari
Finnish Politician
I have no superhuman powers. If people don't want to make peace, there is nothing I can do.
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