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
Even as the hysteria over the absurdist subgenre has slowed, Mosele said the characters have transcended the digital realm and become an indelible part of pop culture.
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Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Great artists have transcended this contradiction.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The Omega Speedmaster long ago transcended its tool watch status.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The virally violent incident has transcended the wrestling world, with some of the biggest influencers in the world speaking up, and even offering support.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Yes, polka dots are big this season, but the retro pattern has transcended clothing—and is taking on new life—by appearing in the beauty world, too.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Humpy Wheeler transcended our sport like no other, & always had genuine advice for me.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
After she was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison for the shooting, Brown's case transcended the justice system to become major news.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to being a catchy smash-hit in the fictional world of the movie, the song—written by Korean singer-songwriter Ejae and performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who also lend their vocals to the trio in Kpop Demon Hunters—has also transcended into reality-breaking records.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Great artists have transcended this contradiction.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The Omega Speedmaster long ago transcended its tool watch status.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The virally violent incident has transcended the wrestling world, with some of the biggest influencers in the world speaking up, and even offering support.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Yes, polka dots are big this season, but the retro pattern has transcended clothing—and is taking on new life—by appearing in the beauty world, too.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Humpy Wheeler transcended our sport like no other, & always had genuine advice for me.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
After she was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison for the shooting, Brown's case transcended the justice system to become major news.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to being a catchy smash-hit in the fictional world of the movie, the song—written by Korean singer-songwriter Ejae and performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who also lend their vocals to the trio in Kpop Demon Hunters—has also transcended into reality-breaking records.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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Most preseason projections had Miami in the low 60s for wins, but with 13 games still remaining, the Marlins have already surpassed last year’s total by eight.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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During their 27-18 victory over the Commanders at Lambeau Field, however, the Packers surpassed Parsons’ best-case scenario.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Chamber of Commerce and other industry groups sued and a district court blocked the agency from doing so, arguing the bureau had exceeded its authority.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report notes the plane exceeded its maximum allowable speed during the turbulence, climbing and descending rapidly three times.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the 1980s, TV had eclipsed print as the dominant medium and reshaped how Americans consumed the news.—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In cities that function as growth machines, where economic growth is prized above all else, the needs of the poor and middle class are eclipsed by the desire to inflate the value of land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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The group has topped the charts three times in the past with debut LP Suede (1993), Coming Up (1996) and Head Music (1999).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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California, Texas, New York, and Florida topped the list, WalletHub said.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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