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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
Williams transcended tennis as a dominant cultural figure.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
That wasn’t the goal, but the women’s excellence transcended Wrigley’s original aim.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has transcended body care to become a full-on sensory obsession, due in large part to its instantly recognizable, floral and sweet Cheirosa 62 scent (with notes of jasmine, almond, and vanilla).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Three months in which Liu, one of figure skating’s most high profile cautionary tales, has transcended her sport to achieve pop icon status.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
The romantic sparks transcended the boundaries of the screen, with the pair dating in real life from 2007 to 2010.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Excitement about the prince’s visit transcended social class and political viewpoints.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Langbein’s Monica — having finally transcended her past and ascended to spiritual omniscience — becomes Jean’s interlocutor.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Colette, Mark Twain, and William Wordsworth all wrote habitually from bed, for reasons having to do with infirmity, comfort, and warding off distraction; Frida Kahlo painted self-portraits from bed, including the dreams that transcended her physical confinement.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
That wasn’t the goal, but the women’s excellence transcended Wrigley’s original aim.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has transcended body care to become a full-on sensory obsession, due in large part to its instantly recognizable, floral and sweet Cheirosa 62 scent (with notes of jasmine, almond, and vanilla).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Three months in which Liu, one of figure skating’s most high profile cautionary tales, has transcended her sport to achieve pop icon status.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
The romantic sparks transcended the boundaries of the screen, with the pair dating in real life from 2007 to 2010.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Excitement about the prince’s visit transcended social class and political viewpoints.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Langbein’s Monica — having finally transcended her past and ascended to spiritual omniscience — becomes Jean’s interlocutor.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Colette, Mark Twain, and William Wordsworth all wrote habitually from bed, for reasons having to do with infirmity, comfort, and warding off distraction; Frida Kahlo painted self-portraits from bed, including the dreams that transcended her physical confinement.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
Verb
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The exact day the AI agents and bots surpassed human activity remains unclear.—
Samantha Elkins,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Weeks later, the fundraiser had surpassed $200,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Rumfield has exceeded expectations.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Ever since 2025, travel expenses have exceeded $200,000.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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And markets appeared to agree, as optimism over tech prospects eclipsed geopolitical concerns.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The town above it, Cap d'Artrutx, has a long promenade along a low cliff edge where thousands will gather to watch totality, followed by a deep, partially eclipsed sun sinking into the Mediterranean.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise — The information technology stock surged 25% after Hewlett Packard posted current-quarter earnings and revenue guidance that topped analysts’ estimates.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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