transcendency

noun

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Recent Examples of transcendency This was not the Times’ first flirtation with chocolate chip cookie transcendency. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 30 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendency
  1. transcendence
  2. ascendancy
  3. predominance
  4. mastery
  5. dominance
  6. supremacy
  7. superiority
Noun
  • De Hooch’s 1663 painting delivers exactly as little drama and numinous transcendence as its title promises.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • The real Nafisi is a beloved literary figure, a professor who has devoted the bulk of her life to evangelizing about the transcendence of Western literature in places where its liberal, humanist messages are much needed.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of transcendence
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  • Though Rutinel does not identify as a socialist, Kiros’s ascendancy — the first major socialist victory outside of New York this cycle — is likely to provide ample fodder for Evans and his allies in the heavily Latino district.
    — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026
  • Sip & Guzzle’s ascendancy in the bar world has been swift and absolute.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of ascendancy
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  • The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Diaper labeling House Bill 4702 will require manufacturers of disposable and reusable diapers to include a list of all ingredients in order of predominance on the product packaging.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of predominance
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  • China’s mastery of rocket reuse would significantly expand the country’s launch capacity, accelerating its ability to close the gap.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Then there’s the mastery of technical skills, physical conditioning, tactical intelligence, vision and mental toughness.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of mastery
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  • Most people picture rocket launches and astronaut missions, where SpaceX's dominance speaks for itself.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Several cities, like Singapore, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, tried to position themselves as up-and-coming tech hubs, potentially challenging San Francisco’s longtime dominance in tech.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • Key Background Tensions between Musk and Altman are at a high as their AI companies battle for supremacy.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • And so the idea is that under the Constitution’s supremacy clause, federal law is the supreme law of the land.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • By vilifying others, Marx could use moral superiority to legally steal from those who had more.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
  • We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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“Transcendency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendency. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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