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
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Recent Examples of transcendence
The way Amy Lee’s voice carries pain, power, and transcendence in a single note is exactly what Devil May Cry needed.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
No pop star of the 2010s was more committed to achieving transcendence through her art.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Toward the end, their movements evolved into expressive gestures, symbolizing emotional transcendence and the fluidity of human connection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
This is not wisdom but an acceptance of human nature that can lead to a transcendence from materialism.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
No pop star of the 2010s was more committed to achieving transcendence through her art.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Toward the end, their movements evolved into expressive gestures, symbolizing emotional transcendence and the fluidity of human connection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
This is not wisdom but an acceptance of human nature that can lead to a transcendence from materialism.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transcendence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP This year, it's been more of the same dominance for Skenes, as he's made eight starts, sporting a 2.77 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 48.2 innings pitched.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Jada assured that all Los Angeles artists get spins in their hometown, however, Fat Joe had more to say about the Grammy-winner’s dominance.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 May 2025
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Murrow worked on Adlai Stevenson’s presidential campaign while at CBS, excusing his partiality as moral and intellectual superiority.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
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The three fundamental pillars of relative superiority are: • It is achieved at the pivotal moment of an engagement.—
Chris Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Leigh’s treatment of the masquerade likewise dissolves distinctions between subject and object: An encrusted head sans face atop a raffia dome functions neither as a fully articulated human form nor as an abstract sculpture.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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In the battle for NHL supremacy in Florida, the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday in Game 5.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Many of the world’s biggest rap stars no longer value lyrical supremacy, and the artists who covet their pen can’t capture the world’s attention like Drake and Lamar’s beef did.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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For all of the talent on the roster and the global pull that has followed, Miami had not backed up that reputation with results.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The company has built a reputation for educational initiatives, offering webinars and guides on subjects like real estate due diligence and SDIRA compliance requirements.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Using them publicly—at quarterly or annual meetings or on a good-news bulletin board—reinforces the primacy of these core values within your organization.—
Verne Harnish,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Since there is a ton of debate about which of The Pitt’s supporting players will get primacy in the Emmys race, this early step forward for LaNasa is worth remembering.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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