transcendence

noun

tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s How to pronounce transcendence (audio)
Definition of transcendencenext
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 Her narrative weaves together two genres she has long been known for, crime fiction and science fiction, and continues Mandel's explorations of chaos, identity, impermanence and transcendence. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Spanning the two, Scott arrives at a performance of pure transcendence. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But, for at least some of her characters, their moment of transcendence retains its power. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 On the other, its smoothness and seamlessness generate an aura of spiritual transcendence, something not unaffiliated with the Angeleno ethos. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. distinction
  4. supremacy
  5. reputation
  6. primacy
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  • Her two-way dominance and experience make her one of the leading candidates for national player of the year, alongside 2026 winner Sarah Strong of Connecticut and USC guard JuJu Watkins.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Panelists tied the airport’s high airfares directly to market dominance, pointing out that ticket prices drop when carriers face genuine competition.
    — Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • Instead, Taiwan has been crucial to maintaining the United States’ technological superiority.
    — LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Together, the developments point to a broader role for the aircraft beyond conventional air-superiority missions, reflecting China’s efforts to integrate stealth fighters into increasingly networked combat operations, reports the Global Times.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction matters because, under New York law, falsifying business records isn’t a felony unless it’s done with an intent to commit or conceal a separate crime.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinction
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  • Shifting coalitions When the Haredi parties exited Netanyahu’s coalition, Likud replaced them with nationalist parties that emphasize the state and Jewish supremacy.
    — Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite Hell Week's reputation as one of the military's most punishing endurance tests, more candidates drop out during the preceding weeks than during Hell Week.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • The mere fact of the encounter takes primacy over the quality of it.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Women have dominated the pop charts for more than a decade, and their primacy is evident even this November, which begins the end-of-the-year lull in major tours.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of primacy

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