transcendence

noun

tran·​scen·​dence tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being transcendent

Synonyms

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• supremacy
• reputation
• primacy

Examples of transcendence in a Sentence

makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz

Recent Examples on the Web

But there were also moments of transcendence mixed in with the gore—the beauty and creativity of martial arts, the thrill of the contest, the inquiry into human limits and potential. —Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025

The Cortège gestures toward that transcendence, but too often settles for the kind of veiled enchantment that follows us home through our screens. —David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025

As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue. —Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing transcendence

• self-transcendence

Rhymes for transcendence

• ascendance
• attendance
• dependance
• dependence
• interdependence
• superintendence
• tendance

Kids Definition

transcendence

noun

tran·​scen·​dence tran(t)s-ˈen-dən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being transcendent