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transcendence

noun

tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s

Definition of transcendence

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 Langley’s closest sonic predecessor, Kacey Musgraves, has long searched for transcendence—though in more woo-woo terms than Langley does, and with (on Musgraves’s lusty new album) the sort of neediness that often gets written off as cringe. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Image description is not mystical or compensatory—not about transcendence. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 The real Nafisi is a beloved literary figure, a professor who has devoted the bulk of her life to evangelizing about the transcendence of Western literature in places where its liberal, humanist messages are much needed. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The Case for Sugar Largely freed from the obligations of its wild twist, Sugar settles into a charming and goofy genre piece that occasionally achieves transcendence. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendence

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Zilisch’s dominance led to comparisons with three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, who won on the series as a 19-year-old rookie, and two-time champion Kyle Busch, who won twice as a 20-year-old in his first full season.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
In order to maintain our economic dominance, tough choices will have to be made by all interested parties including future presidents, Congress and, most importantly, the American people.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominance

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One side is struggling to turn military superiority into lasting political gains, while the other may need only to survive to claim victory.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The protagonist is legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, depicted as a young samurai who arrives in Kyoto determined to prove his superiority with the blade.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Pixel is where Google introduced, promoted, and established its supremacy in mobile artificial intelligence, first supported by cloud computing and later bringing more functionality to be processed locally.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, could help the Nuggets challenge the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder for Western Conference supremacy next season.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of supremacy

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It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of reputation

Noun

The relative ease of his operation to remove Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, from office likely convinced him of the overwhelming primacy of American power.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
No rival great power has seriously challenged American primacy—not even China, which has been content to sit back and take advantage of the economic opportunities made possible by the American provision of security.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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