Synonyms of transcended

transcended

verb

past tense of transcend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• exceeded
• eclipsed
• topped
• excelled
• outstripped
• bettered
• outshone
• outdid
• outdistanced
• beat
• outclassed
• overcame
• mastered
• outmatched
• overshadowed
• overtopped
• towered (over)
• outgunned
• went one better
• defeated
• outpaced
• outweighed
• conquered
• surmounted
• ran circles around
• outperformed
• subdued
• trumped
• overpassed
• outran
• bested
• prevailed (over)
• won (against)
• crushed
• licked
• routed
• trounced
• shamed
• triumphed (over)
• clobbered
• one-upped
• whipped
• outraced
• thrashed
• outcompeted
• overmatched
• trimmed
• worsted
• outbalanced
• walloped
• drubbed
• skunked
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

2

as in exceeded

to go beyond the limit of

a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceeded
• surpassed
• overstepped
• overreached
• overran
• outran
• overshot
• invaded
• overpassed
• broke
• entrenched
• outreached
• encroached
• trespassed
• infringed
• overused
• overworked
• overdid
• overutilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transcended

Like the novel’s first and last lines, Madame Defarge (Roxane Duran), with her knitting needles, has transcended the text into folklore. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Over time, those deeply personal references have transcended biography to become one of luxury’s most visible languages. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026

Parton's impact broke barriers Responses to Parton's death have transcended geographical, racial and gender-based lines. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Caesar performed with an earnestness that served as the foundation for an intimately personal relationship with fans — one that indeed transcended words. — Sydney Gaw, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

Parton transcended politics through her humble and often humorous message of acceptance. — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026

By this point, Parton was long a recognizable worldwide figure whose appeal far transcended her origins as a country-roots performer. — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

As the world mourns Dolly Parton, the legendary country music megastar whose stardom transcended genre and industry, fans and followers are taking a look back at her unparalleled career. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Industry has transcended extremely humble beginnings as a modest series about a group of young financial professionals on the trading floor at a prestigious global investment firm. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026