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
Though every aspect of the compilation is important in its own right, Bell believes the two key themes of the project are grief and transcendence.
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Juan Velasquez, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
Scorpio When orbiting the enigmatic sign Scorpio, Jupiter takes on a soulful transcendence that evolves the spirit and bank account.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Nadal’s transcendence of tennis may simply mean that a farewell to Spanish sport will never stand up to the scope of his achievements.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This category transcendence has consequently enabled him to grow his business beyond a typical artist.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Juan Velasquez, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
Scorpio When orbiting the enigmatic sign Scorpio, Jupiter takes on a soulful transcendence that evolves the spirit and bank account.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Nadal’s transcendence of tennis may simply mean that a farewell to Spanish sport will never stand up to the scope of his achievements.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This category transcendence has consequently enabled him to grow his business beyond a typical artist.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Though, in truth, minorities’ dominance of MMA is nothing new.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Players in the space vary from fledgling startups to tech behemoths, all with their own claims about superiority and future capabilities.Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Arrogance is the mind’s attempt to mask insecurity with a sense of superiority.Darla Beam, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That distinction belonged to Josh Allen, who, despite losing his top two receiving targets — including perennial Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs — last offseason, delivered another dominant campaign and led the Buffalo Bills to their latest AFC East crown.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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With the loss, the Vikings settled for the undesirable distinction of having the most wins for a wild-card team in league history.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Welcome to the new era of Christmas sporting events in the United States of America, where the two biggest leagues will clash annually for supremacy.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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It is filled with bias and designed to amplify the 'China threat' narrative only to justify the U.S.'s desire to maintain military supremacy.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Success in foreign policy can remake a presidential reputation beyond recognition.Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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As an award-winning artist celebrated for his rock songwriting, Coons has built a reputation for crafting music that resonates across generations.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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During this period, there was a global resurgence in the primacy of gold, particularly towards the end of the nineteenth century due to gold rushes worldwide.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But what starts as a winking nod at the challenges of parenting ends up a heavy-handed fable about the primacy of human values, with an emphasis on the idea that a gendered role is essential to becoming human.Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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