superwoman
noun
su·per·wom·an
ˈsü-pər-ˌwu̇-mən 
: an exceptional woman
especially
: a woman who succeeds in having a career and raising a family
Examples of superwoman in a Sentence
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Black women suffer disproportionately from 'superwoman schema' Some students and alumni have protested the decision to reinstate the president and are calling for a separate investigation.
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Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Now, back to our reality pushing forward and growing with this superwoman.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
There are some places where this may never happen, but Steamboat Springs in Colorado is one of those spots that make superwoman experiences infinitely more attainable.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
Writer’s assistant is such a tough job, and Lisa was a superwoman.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
That the end came against Sweden, the American superwomen’s kryptonite, was no surprise.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
Most significant, Woods-Giscombé also noted a link between superwoman behavior, such as caregiving, stoicism and self-sacrifice, and a variety of adverse health conditions—including disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and lupus.
—Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022
However, with Wise being celebrated as a sales superwoman, Tupper grew jealous.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2023
Being a mom is like being a superwoman!
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 4 Nov. 2022
Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Now, back to our reality pushing forward and growing with this superwoman.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
There are some places where this may never happen, but Steamboat Springs in Colorado is one of those spots that make superwoman experiences infinitely more attainable.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
Writer’s assistant is such a tough job, and Lisa was a superwoman.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
That the end came against Sweden, the American superwomen’s kryptonite, was no surprise.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
Most significant, Woods-Giscombé also noted a link between superwoman behavior, such as caregiving, stoicism and self-sacrifice, and a variety of adverse health conditions—including disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and lupus.
—Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022
However, with Wise being celebrated as a sales superwoman, Tupper grew jealous.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2023
Being a mom is like being a superwoman!
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 4 Nov. 2022
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First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined above
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superwoman
noun
su·per·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: an exceptional woman
especially
: a woman who succeeds in having a career and raising a family
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