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
Shot in high-contrast black and white with obsessive attention to design, the film traces the unavoidable costs imposed on a family for the fleeting brush with artistic transcendence, however sporadic.
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
That place where talent is undeniable but transcendence keeps its distance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Rather than feeling constantly depleted throughout the day, developing transcendence keeps the flame alive.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
That place where talent is undeniable but transcendence keeps its distance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Rather than feeling constantly depleted throughout the day, developing transcendence keeps the flame alive.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
Noun
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Three years later, LAFC’s first round CONCACAF dominance (7-1 aggregate versus Honduran team Real España) brings the two sides together again.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately for the Dolphins franchise, Tagovailoa’s aura never morphed into dominance, especially in games against upper echelon competition.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the litigation, Live Nation disputed the government’s theory, insisting that its success reflects the superiority of its product and the preferences of venues and consumers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Illusion of Division Invincibility The reality of the NFL is that superiority is as fragile as a wet paper towel.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department contends both the mask ban and the ID law illegally interfere with the operation of the federal government, a violation of the Constitution’s supremacy clause, while California likens them to highway speed limits, which apply to everyone equally.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a constitutional system governed by judicial supremacy, such a decision should have marked the end of the matter.—
Mark Pirie,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.—
David Sokol,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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In modern times, a primacy of property ownership often exists in laws.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Paxton, Cornyn, and the third leading Republican candidate in the Senate race, Representative Wesley Hunt, have all injected religion into their campaigns, emphasizing the primacy of Christianity, in part by targeting Muslims in their rhetoric.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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