transcended

past tense of transcend

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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. 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
Verb
  • The company, expected to report ​results later this month, had in April forecast quarterly Azure sales above Wall Street estimates, but also issued ‌a $190 billion ⁠spending projection for 2026 that massively surpassed expectations.
    Reuters, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • The company, expected to report results later this month, had in April forecast quarterly Azure sales above Wall Street estimates, but also issued a $190 billion spending projection for 2026 that massively surpassed expectations.
    Aditya Soni, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • As someone who went to each World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium, the electricity of the atmosphere far exceeded expectations, even when smaller countries like Jordan and Algeria squared off.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • In the Mediterranean, just south of France and Italy, temperatures exceeded eight degrees Celsius (fourteen degrees Fahrenheit) above normal.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The speech-to-text or text-to-speech vendor that’s best today may be eclipsed in months, and large language models are now reshaping the bot layer itself.
    Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • American Pie shot Reid straight to stardom, and her personal life soon eclipsed her professional one.
    Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Tangy strawberry-lemonade jam is spread between tender lemon cake layers and topped with a strawberry frosting.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • They’re topped with pink chrome powder that gives off a golden-hour glow.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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