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
When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
But there’s also something keeping the premise from cartwheeling into transcendence.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The two become a secret couple, and in a funny way this movie about the transcendence of the maternal bond turns on Ledger’s evolving emotions — his realization that Kenna is a good woman, and that blaming her for Scotty’s death was shortsighted and too vengeful.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
But the conviction with which they’re played and the positioning of Palermo’s voice—the emotional north star—in relation to the surrounding music allows the band to find a new kind of transcendence.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
But there’s also something keeping the premise from cartwheeling into transcendence.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The two become a secret couple, and in a funny way this movie about the transcendence of the maternal bond turns on Ledger’s evolving emotions — his realization that Kenna is a good woman, and that blaming her for Scotty’s death was shortsighted and too vengeful.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
But the conviction with which they’re played and the positioning of Palermo’s voice—the emotional north star—in relation to the surrounding music allows the band to find a new kind of transcendence.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The team believes that the findings could boost the nation’s dominance over the global supply of critical minerals, used in electric vehicles (EVs), superconductors, and defense technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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More Crucial Nvidia’s superiority is most evident in training.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The aircraft has played an important role in strengthening Israel’s aerial superiority and long-range strike capacity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Following a meticulous restoration, its Art Deco soul remains intact, a distinction further affirmed by its Michelin Key.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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However ties have improved recently as the White House looks to reassert US regional supremacy and increase its access to rare earths.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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To make matters worse, the introduction of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in mid-2016 posed a big threat to the supremacy of the Platinum Card, then sorely in need of a refresh.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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To maintain primacy, the German marque has completed a major refresh of its flagship sedan for 2027.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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The foundation of American primacy since World War II has been federal support for basic science.—
Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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