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Recent Examples of transcendent If Rob and Ryan are struck by lightning, get bored, fall out, get sick or lose a court case, will Wrexham look so transcendent? Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025 The blend of realism with elements of magical realism, myth, and folklore can make the stories feel deeply rooted in place, but also transcendent, touching on something that’s universal. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 Even still, Wilson has played transcendent basketball. Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 22 June 2025 And also a rare time on the album in which the sisters allow themselves the possibility of transcendent romantic love, theoretically, some time in a California beach-haze future. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for transcendent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
Adjective
  • By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • AIs can consider more factors in their decisions than humans can, and this can endow them with superhuman performance on specialized tasks.
    Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
  • With his sword, superhuman strength, and loyal friends, He-Man defends Eternia and the secrets of Castle Grayskull from the forces of the evil sorcerer Skeletor.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Immediately following Profiler came the recurring role of Cole Turner, a half-demon, on the Aaron Spelling supernatural drama Charmed from 2000 to 2003.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Rhonda and Jason Halbert wrote a trilogy of supernatural thriller books called The Goodpasture Chronicles.
    Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Anyone who listens to the Randolphs, who live on the property of the Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery, will get an earful on how beautiful, magical and serene the Big Cypress National Preserve is.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • Many climate researchers consider this magical thinking.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • From paranormal investigators to journalists and TikTok content creators.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • Currently, the company is also developing a feature based on paranormal radio host Art Bell, with Paul Giamatti attached to star, as well as a feature based on ’80s crime drama Wiseguy.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The fact that any programming – sports or not – can cut through that clutter and reach 10 million or more households is frankly miraculous at this point.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • And then there’s The Big Piece, a feat of recovery that feels miraculous for entirely different reasons.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
  • Body Mind Spirit Celebration Enjoy entertainment, shop metaphysical vendors, get a reading or healing, and explore live learning sessions that include crystals, holistic wellness, tarot and more at this celebration of the body, mind and spirit.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The identity of Jake's owner remains as mysterious as the robot's uncanny ability to flatter strangers.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • These technologies can imitate voices, faces and even emotional expressions with uncanny precision.
    Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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