Synonyms of transcendence

transcendence

noun

tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s 

as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance

makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• supremacy
• reputation
• primacy
• domination
• repute
• eminence
• influence
• preeminence
• paramountcy
• prepotency
• preponderance
• renown
• noteworthiness
• preponderancy
• prestigiousness
• fame
• greatness
• stardom
• glory
• celebrity
• power
• ascendancy
• honor
• ascendance
• prestige
• nobleness
• notoriety
• dominion
• superstardom
• kudos
• famousness
• megastardom
• illustriousness
• authority
• notableness
• infamy
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificance
• inferiority
• mediocrity
• obscurity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transcendence

Instrumental rock music of the kind Horse Lords make—hypnotic, hyper-focused, complex—usually carries a whiff of manifesto, offering a map toward transcendence of some political, metaphysical, or pick-your-variety kind. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

Sitting in the audience, the film’s transcendence of time was evident. — Karla Cote, Variety, 15 June 2026

Initiatives like Street Football World use football to unite communities and educate children, demonstrating transcendence in action. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Even at its most dancefloor-ready, Rumspringa is interested in lingering in the ambiguity, resulting in a collection of songs that feel homespun and futuristic, finding something like transcendence in the space between a bedroom and a rave. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026