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
His interviews with Don DeLillo, Hilton Als, Lydia Davis, William Gass, Jamaica Kincaid, Fran Lebowitz, Ariana Reines, Eileen Myles, Dennis Cooper, and over 1,200 others reach transcendence.
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Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
There is no grand transcendence.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
As a composer and band leader, Wilkins shines with his soulful delivery, keen attention to detail and his willingness to stretch out in search of creative transcendence.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Eighty or more minutes later at the end of the Agnus Dei, when the great plea for peace reaches its ultimate transcendence, up becomes, in one of the most profoundly unsettling moments in all music, down again.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
There is no grand transcendence.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
As a composer and band leader, Wilkins shines with his soulful delivery, keen attention to detail and his willingness to stretch out in search of creative transcendence.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Eighty or more minutes later at the end of the Agnus Dei, when the great plea for peace reaches its ultimate transcendence, up becomes, in one of the most profoundly unsettling moments in all music, down again.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pebblebrook coach George Washington was a front-row witness to Landrew’s dominance in the 2026 state championship.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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When science said dinosaurs were pea-brained and cold-blooded, humans took their demise as proof of the superiority of warm, clever mammals.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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American military superiority, specifically air dominance, is an assertion that has been frequently echoed by the president's top military aide, Hegseth.—
Fritz Farrow,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This can be a very valuable lesson and can help make the home/work distinction clearer.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s an important distinction between these institutional alternative spaces and real artist-run spaces.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the institutional and political supremacy of the supreme leader was strengthened.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Four top seeds battling for supremacy, the same four teams from last year.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The odd situation threatens to hurt Microsoft's reputation while sparking debate over whether tech giants have too much control over their software ecosystems.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX, privately funded and operated by the real world’s closest equivalent of Marvel’s Tony Stark, has developed a reputation for putting on a stunning show with every launch.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Any bold idea for the future of Chicago and its transportation system should question the primacy of personal vehicles.—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The act of professing an oath on a sacred text not only signals fidelity to the Gospel message but also underscores the primacy of scripture to the archbishop’s ministry, a fitting gesture for the nominal leader of one of the largest branches of Christianity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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