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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
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.
—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
As the Knicks battle toward their first NBA championship in over five decades in the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, orange-and-blue merch has transcended fandom to become the city's most coveted sartorial statement.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 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
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
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
As the Knicks battle toward their first NBA championship in over five decades in the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, orange-and-blue merch has transcended fandom to become the city's most coveted sartorial statement.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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In the sixth inning, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett with his 137th career home run at the club’s home venue.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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None of the Senate candidates surpassed the 50% threshold required to win, and Ossoff and Warnock headed to a January 2021 runoff against their Republican opponents.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Even more frightening, the percentage exceeded 50% in many groups, including insects, terrestrial vertebrates, and marine species.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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By early 2023, the backlog exceeded a hundred thousand.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The group’s commercial success in later years eclipsed the band’s experimental origins.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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In Asia, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 briefly topped 70,000 for the first time Tuesday before trimming early gains after the Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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They are ranked 28th by FIFA and topped their qualifying group with eight wins in 10 qualifier matches.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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