superheroine
noun
su·per·her·o·ine
ˌsü-pər-ˈher-ə-wən 
-ˈhir-ə-wən,
-ˈhe-rə-wən
plural superheroines
: a female fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers : a female superhero
Change may be around the corner, as Wonder Woman—arguably, the most recognized superheroine of the modern age—finally arrived on the big screen.—
Lauren Chochinov
Lauren Chochinov… women are still waiting—on screen and off—for a place in the comic-book-branded, fanboy-dominated superhero cosmos. This is not to say that there are no superheroines.—Manohla Dargis and A. O. Scott
Manohla Dargis and A. O. Scott
also
: an exceptionally courageous, skillful, or successful woman or girl
The band celebrates superheroines … like themselves, who go where most women fear. —Evelyn McDonnell
Evelyn McDonnell Rorke is a real-life superheroine in her own way. In 2004 … she won the trade and industry department's Technology for Women in Business Award. —Rehana Rossouw
compare superhero, supervillain
Rehana Rossouw Examples of superheroine in a Sentence
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The 22-year-old Louisiana State University gymnast dressed as Wonder Woman — the iconic superheroine from DC comics.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Fans are then shown a rapid-fire slew of action consisting of new characters, such as the controversial Israeli superheroine Sabra, played by Shira Haas, fan-favorite Danny Ramirez returning as the new Falcon, and several shots of Giancarlo Esposito playing a mysterious new role.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 July 2024
She was dubbed the first Israeli superheroine and was an important fixture in the Marvel comic universe, despite never having her own series.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2024
It is also rumored that Taylor Swift will join the cast as Dazzler, a superheroine who can convert sound vibrations into light and energy beams.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Fans are then shown a rapid-fire slew of action consisting of new characters, such as the controversial Israeli superheroine Sabra, played by Shira Haas, fan-favorite Danny Ramirez returning as the new Falcon, and several shots of Giancarlo Esposito playing a mysterious new role.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 July 2024
She was dubbed the first Israeli superheroine and was an important fixture in the Marvel comic universe, despite never having her own series.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2024
It is also rumored that Taylor Swift will join the cast as Dazzler, a superheroine who can convert sound vibrations into light and energy beams.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Superheroine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superheroine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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