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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2
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
To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
But maybe the fascinating dynamics really are just a reminder — and reassurance — of how politics can be transcended when people meet.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Because Balogun spoke in cultural shorthand that transcended soccer.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The actress' long-standing career has transcended decades, from 1998's The Parent Trap to 2004's Mean Girls, meaning Lohan, who is turning 40 this week, has made an impact on millennials and Gen Z alike.
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Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
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Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics.
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Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
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
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
But maybe the fascinating dynamics really are just a reminder — and reassurance — of how politics can be transcended when people meet.
—
Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Because Balogun spoke in cultural shorthand that transcended soccer.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The actress' long-standing career has transcended decades, from 1998's The Parent Trap to 2004's Mean Girls, meaning Lohan, who is turning 40 this week, has made an impact on millennials and Gen Z alike.
—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics.
—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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The search has now surpassed the first 72 hours –– the most critical window for finding survivors.
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But, in the decades that followed, other cities caught up and eventually surpassed New York; one of them was Ibiza, where clubs like Pacha showed vacationing Europeans how to rave all night.
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Between 2022 and 2024, public cash injections exceeded 10%of GDP, according to a study published last year by the Institute of Economics and Peace, an Australian think tank.
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If the cost of tokens has already exceeded the cost of the employees they were meant to replace, when does the comparison start running in the other direction?
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This year, the usual backyard cookouts and fireworks are being eclipsed by once-in-a-generation celebrations marking the nation’s 250th birthday.
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That power is not wholly spent, nor wholly eclipsed, by anti-democratic forces.
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Fans sang the 1971 anthem in unison after the USMNT topped Australia 2-0, perhaps becoming a new tradition for soccer fans.
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So do savings accounts, CDs and gold, the asset classes that topped the Gallup poll at times in the Great Recession era.
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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