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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
In modern-day America, pickles have transcended their role as a simple side dish or sandwich topping to become a cultural phenomenon.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But the Heat captain’s concerns transcended statistics.
—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
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But the Heat captain’s concerns transcended statistics.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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The unemployment rate of recent college graduates has surpassed that of all workers, according to New York Federal Reserve Bank data.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The project was such a big hit that the Russos and Hargrave had to bring its main character back from the dead (Hemsworth’s Rake seemed to have died at the end of the first film) for the second installment, which surpassed the streaming numbers of the first pic.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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On a night where Clay Holmes was dominant, tossing seven scoreless innings with four strikeouts, Roupp exceeded his minuscule margin of error.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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They were eclipsed by Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, both of whom polled at 14%.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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From the viewpoint of Integrity, the Moon eclipsed the Sun for nearly an hour.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Henderson made the right decision in the eighth inning, hitting a tie-breaking, two-run home run against reliever Chris Murphy as the Orioles topped the Sox 4-2 in front of 10,750 at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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This stick-to-your-ribs recipe is like ground beef-and-bean chili topped with a layer of gooey cheese and a layer of golden cornbread.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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