1
as in surpassed
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 exceeded
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 transcended
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The Little Prince has long transcended literature to become a universal language.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics.
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Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
However, the players who transcended the sport, changed culture and are among the world’s top 100 players are sitting at home … because their World Cup is next summer in Brazil at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Koe Wetzel brought together a mix of friends, industry VIPs, and journalists at a Nashville speakeasy late last month to preview The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and first since 2024’s 9 Lives transcended his career from cult Texas artist to mainstream country star.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
For her, the comeback transcended basketball entirely.
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Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Towns debuted after Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki had already transcended the position as a 7-footer with an elite outside game.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The Little Prince has long transcended literature to become a universal language.
—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics.
—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
However, the players who transcended the sport, changed culture and are among the world’s top 100 players are sitting at home … because their World Cup is next summer in Brazil at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Koe Wetzel brought together a mix of friends, industry VIPs, and journalists at a Nashville speakeasy late last month to preview The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and first since 2024’s 9 Lives transcended his career from cult Texas artist to mainstream country star.
—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
For her, the comeback transcended basketball entirely.
—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Towns debuted after Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki had already transcended the position as a 7-footer with an elite outside game.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
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The tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, which added games in the group stage, is most likely one reason the record was surpassed so quickly.
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The county did not clarify if the mixing zone had been exceeded.
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Spending in California has generally exceeded revenue growth during Newsom’s tenure in the governor’s office, creating a chronic shortfall.
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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Among tight ends, that’s an annual average eclipsed only by San Francisco’s George Kittle and Arizona’s Trey McBride.
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An online petition to bring him back has now topped 1,000 signatures, and Tuesday night, some of those supporters plan to speak at the school board meeting, hoping to change the district's decision.
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Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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