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
In this cosmic configuration, Uranus (the planet of revolution and disruption) in Gemini (the sign of voice and media) forms the mystical 72° angle with the North Node (our collective destiny) in Pisces, the sign of compassion, unity, and transcendence.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025
Musk sought out works that offered both cause for despair and a vision of transcendence.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
For example, my passionate behavior (transcendence) and decisiveness (judgment), when not supported by strong temperance, can silence others.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is typically associated with notions of monumentality, heroism, fate, and relentless transcendence of the will.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025
Musk sought out works that offered both cause for despair and a vision of transcendence.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
For example, my passionate behavior (transcendence) and decisiveness (judgment), when not supported by strong temperance, can silence others.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is typically associated with notions of monumentality, heroism, fate, and relentless transcendence of the will.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Early birds have long basked in the glory of health superiority, sometimes even tinged with a hit of moral righteousness.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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For DeMuth, the goal is not only technical superiority but national strategic advantage.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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America’s supremacy in chip designing is uncontested.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For an administration that claims to be concerned about maintaining technological and scientific supremacy against international rivals, the political warfare on higher education makes no sense.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combining a western visual lexicon with deeply specific national themes, Sholay’s reputation has only grown over the intervening half-century since it was made.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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For a while, Israeli and Palestinian leaders invested in diplomacy, gambled on its effectiveness, and trusted in its primacy over force, out of political calculation, tactical considerations, or both.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The primacy of data is one of the few constants in this AI madness.—
Nick Burling,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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