superspy

noun

su·​per·​spy ˌsü-pər-ˈspī How to pronounce superspy (audio)
plural superspies
: a spy who is extremely skillful and clever
… the movie's shadowy Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division, made up of superspies who keep the peace behind the scenes.James Poniewozik

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It is monitored by a guy called Donald, a representative for the queen’s chief aides, who treats the endeavor like a superspy on an espionage mission. Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024 There are recent theatrical releases, like Sydney Sweeney's holy horror flick and a Tom Hardy/Austin Butler biker gang drama, but also original flicks such as a superspy rom-com with Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 Before long though, the actor started booking lead roles in a smattering of box-office hits—eventually leading him to the famous role of superspy Ethan Hunt in 1996’s reboot of Mission: Impossible. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024 The actor plays 007, of course, fighting against Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva this time around in a story that touches on the very legacy of the big screen superspy. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for superspy 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superspy was in 1915

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“Superspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superspy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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