1
as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a man whose practical knowledge of botany transcends that of his more educated colleagues
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as in to surpass
to go beyond the limit of
a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence
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Recent Examples of transcend
Adelman took over with a priority that transcended tactics.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
Their criticism of vaccination has transcended COVID.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
The performance is powerful and life-affirming, filled with visceral emotion that transcends the stage and invites the audience into a dreamlike realm.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Finally, at the Holistic level, leaders perceive systems in their entirety, integrating opposites, transcending paradox, and innovating by embracing complexity.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
Their criticism of vaccination has transcended COVID.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
The performance is powerful and life-affirming, filled with visceral emotion that transcends the stage and invites the audience into a dreamlike realm.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Finally, at the Holistic level, leaders perceive systems in their entirety, integrating opposites, transcending paradox, and innovating by embracing complexity.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcend
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Traditional taxis cost less than half that, but the journey can exceed 90 minutes in traffic.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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As of Wednesday, the campaign exceeded its goal, raising $50.1 million — marking the largest fundraising effort in the CSO’s 93-year history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Related Articles The country surpassed its ambitious visitor target for 2030, seven years ahead of schedule, coinciding with Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global arts and culture destination.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Students’ possession of drugs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools last school year surpassed even the 10-year high reached in 2022-23, according to state data released earlier this year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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But Reubens says their relationship eclipsed his sense of self and ambitions, and that was a threat too great to bear.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This media cycle was ultimately eclipsed, less than a month later, by the election of Donald Trump as President—another figure who was known for his savvy use of social media, and who, like Kardashian, was seen as famous for being famous.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Obviously being able to better more precisely diagnose conditions and to test samples at a genetic level represents advancement in science and an improvement in our understanding of our own body.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
26 May 2025
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Still, Simone has apparently done some work toward bettering her mental health.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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“Transcend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcend. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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