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as in transcendental
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a firm belief in angels, demons, and other transcendent beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the star player's transcendent performance helped the team to a surprise victory
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Recent Examples of transcendent
Final Toast France’s Champagne region has long been synonymous with elegance, but Le Grand Tour elevates the experience into something transcendent—because every sip tells a story, every window frames a chapter, and every mile deepens your sense of place.
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Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.
—Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The last of those moments is heartstoppingly transcendent, as Baumbach brings the full weight of Clooney’s iconography to bear on Jay’s most private misgivings.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Taking stock of what is important and what is not is a great way to kick off the transcendent energy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.
—Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The last of those moments is heartstoppingly transcendent, as Baumbach brings the full weight of Clooney’s iconography to bear on Jay’s most private misgivings.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Taking stock of what is important and what is not is a great way to kick off the transcendent energy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
Adjective
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Star Trek: Khan expands the universe, by tracing the untold events on Ceti Alpha V, chronicling Khan’s descent from a superhuman visionary into the vengeful villain seen in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 25% concentration of acids means this exfoliating toner works fast—like magic, some might say—to give your pores an intense, deep clean and your complexion a supernatural glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Musk possesses an almost supernatural ability to conjure investor zeal and create products that redefine entire industries.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Completedworks’ spring 2026 presentation, the Texan actor and model took the stage as Miss Edie Grey, a television clairvoyant and mystic extraordinaire that can trace the history of objects with her magical touch.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Sep. 2025
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In another magical Miami tale, a broke witch who works in a spellshop and an adjunct professor who’s secretly a popular himbo mage team up to win a spellcasting reality show competition — except someone is sabotaging the contestants’ work.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In past years during Halloween, a Ghost Galaxy overlay has filled the ride with paranormal activity with the help of projections, lighting and sound effects.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Nuñez bought the house in May 2022 with a mortgage from Needham Bank and opened it as a tourist attraction – giving tours, renting it for overnight paranormal investigations, holding events there and even offering camping on the property.—
Paul Edward Parker,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After leading his team to a miraculous win over Hanover last week on the final play, Varholak still had some last-minute magic left in the tank.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, in a remote leper village, a handsome stranger brings hope with miraculous cures until doubts grow about whether his help may come at a terrible cost.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic is used to sketch out familiar story lines, but the metaphysical premise remains as vague as the dramatic stakes in the lives of the characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Law, the first guest of the night, was asked by Fallon about his uncanny ability to predict the future in his film roles in the past.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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During an acting career lasting more than 60 years, Redford became a Hollywood icon with an uncanny knack for finding the perfect scene partner.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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