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as in transcendental
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a firm belief in angels, demons, and other transcendent beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the star player's transcendent performance helped the team to a surprise victory
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Recent Examples of transcendent
Brian was simultaneously celebrated for his transcendent musical vision and pitied for the emotional struggles that haunted much of his life.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The announcement of his death today at the age of 82 silences one of the most transcendent musical voices of his generation — a deeply troubled man-child whose best music exuded joy and beauty with a unique combination of sophistication and wide-eyed youthful wonder.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The feelings of this one woman—in this transcendent moment—and not anyone else’s thought or glance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 June 2025
But half the fun came from the characters’ reactions to this transcendent moment of cringe.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The announcement of his death today at the age of 82 silences one of the most transcendent musical voices of his generation — a deeply troubled man-child whose best music exuded joy and beauty with a unique combination of sophistication and wide-eyed youthful wonder.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The feelings of this one woman—in this transcendent moment—and not anyone else’s thought or glance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 June 2025
But half the fun came from the characters’ reactions to this transcendent moment of cringe.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
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After decades of unleashing all sorts of brilliant, transcendental digs to people of all races and backgrounds, has Patti LuPone gone too far by doubling down on her feud with two prestigious actresses of color?—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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AIs can consider more factors in their decisions than humans can, and this can endow them with superhuman performance on specialized tasks.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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With his sword, superhuman strength, and loyal friends, He-Man defends Eternia and the secrets of Castle Grayskull from the forces of the evil sorcerer Skeletor.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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An exhibition in Japan highlights supernatural spirits imbued with the fears and anxieties of everyday life.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Anyone who listens to the Randolphs, who live on the property of the Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery, will get an earful on how beautiful, magical and serene the Big Cypress National Preserve is.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Many climate researchers consider this magical thinking.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Set in the world of Remedy’s 2020 paranormal action-adventure game Control, Firebreak takes place six years after the events of the mainline title, wherein a government organization dubbed the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) has set up shop to contain an otherworldly threat known as the Hiss.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Renovate your hotel, investigate paranormal happenings, and fend off eldritch abominations.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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There's also a nod to the narrator's wife making an unexpected comeback late on, though Robbie's miraculous/implausible (delete as appropriate) return from the dead stretches credibility way past breaking point.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Considering her herculean effort and miraculous success, the speediness of her undoing is stunning.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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And that was the metaphysical American transformation of news into entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In Girls with Long Shadows, the triplets are linked by that uncanny psychological and physical sibling familiarity; if one sister has a headache, the other two’s temples pulse with empathetic pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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That the vice president would be more amusing with less hair, a perfectly rounded face, and an uncanny, doll-like stare?—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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