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
But the Heat captain’s concerns transcended statistics.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Before their break for mandatory military service, the group enjoyed titanic success that has transcended borders and languages.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
The show is colossal in influence and scale, is beloved globally, has transcended generations, and has been a huge part of the cultural conversation for nearly 10 years now.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The TurboTax and QuickBooks owner has transcended the fears of possible software destruction from Anthropic.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The connection between Junior H and his followers has always transcended the usual artist-fan dynamic, and though his shows are far less frenetic than those of contemporaries Peso Pluma and Fuerza Regida, he’s built up a movement that’s anything but quiet.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
When parents and teachers raised children to to believe that their futures mattered; when leaders transcended ideology to make communities stronger and better-prepared to stand together in calamitous times.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Their concert here will celebrate a musical partnership that has transcended decades and borders.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Before their break for mandatory military service, the group enjoyed titanic success that has transcended borders and languages.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
The show is colossal in influence and scale, is beloved globally, has transcended generations, and has been a huge part of the cultural conversation for nearly 10 years now.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The TurboTax and QuickBooks owner has transcended the fears of possible software destruction from Anthropic.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The connection between Junior H and his followers has always transcended the usual artist-fan dynamic, and though his shows are far less frenetic than those of contemporaries Peso Pluma and Fuerza Regida, he’s built up a movement that’s anything but quiet.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
When parents and teachers raised children to to believe that their futures mattered; when leaders transcended ideology to make communities stronger and better-prepared to stand together in calamitous times.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Their concert here will celebrate a musical partnership that has transcended decades and borders.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
Verb
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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At the top of the menu is a Turath Latte, made with a special date and spice blend, then topped with cold foam.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss the wood oven pizza like the carbonara topped with egg and guanciale.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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