Choose the Right Synonym for transcend

exceed, surpass, transcend, excel, outdo, outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement. exceed the speed limit surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill. the book surpassed our expectations transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits. transcended the values of their culture excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others. excels in mathematics outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before. outdid herself this time outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition. outstripped other firms in sales

Examples of transcend in a Sentence

music that transcends cultural boundaries She was able to transcend her own suffering and help others. Her concerns transcended local issues.

Recent Examples on the Web Washburn taught us that focusing on the pure sharing of adventure and visual technologies, was a way to transcend words and express this delight in new and exciting ways. — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022 If sophisticated brain-computer interfaces eventually transcend medical applications and become consumer goods available to the general public, the ethical considerations surrounding them multiply exponentially. — New York Times, 12 May 2022 The best Pinot Noirs transcend that broad brush and drill down on the character the specific soils, aspects and microclimates their sites best express, in either state. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2022 It’s not too soon to think about how science education can transcend the current closed systems of virtual labs and move into the growing connected online worlds called the metaverse. — Michael Jensen, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022 Sharing emotions, gratitude and vulnerabilities help remote relationships transcend transactional communications. — J. Gerald Suarez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 Watching Sullivan trade licks with Guy is a welcome reminder that music can transcend race and bring people together. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2022 Doucouré said the movie is about a young woman who aspires to transcend her social class and break free. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Apr. 2022 His story continues to transcend sport and inspire us all. — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2022 See More

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