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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
In this tradition, there is something transcendent or ethereal about the power of music, and about those trained to wield it, who raise the dead and stir the living.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Though the score is anthem-heavy and earnestness is always hovering, there are moments in the show that are transcendent.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Created an absolutely transcendent listening experience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech doesn’t have a transcendent superstar like Cam Skattebo, who nearly single-handedly led Arizona State back in that game with his 242 yards of offense.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Though the score is anthem-heavy and earnestness is always hovering, there are moments in the show that are transcendent.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Created an absolutely transcendent listening experience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech doesn’t have a transcendent superstar like Cam Skattebo, who nearly single-handedly led Arizona State back in that game with his 242 yards of offense.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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This creature’s strength is superhuman, which is unfortunate for anyone who happens to provoke him.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani represents a supernatural sea change from politics as usual.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blockbuster — which follows a treasure hunter who accidentally awakens a cursed Egyptian priest with supernatural powers — also cemented Fraser as a bankable action hero.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Set on Christmas Eve, this adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved 1985 children's book follows a young boy whose waning belief in Santa Claus is reinvigorated after hopping on a magical train to the North Pole.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, even some areas of the magical Okavango Delta have become busy.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The plot revolves around the original gang fighting new monsters and unraveling a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Though only a little over a decade old, The Conjuring is already considered by many horror fans to be one of the best paranormal films ever made.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some miraculous news, unexpected news.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blüemlisalphütte, its red and white shutters glinting in the miraculous sudden sunlight.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Beverly, a waitress who had another daughter and then a son in the two years after Smith was born (and eventually one more daughter), had little time for her eldest’s metaphysical ponderings.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film follows a young couple (Qualley and Starkey), who inherit a farm in rural Arkansas and must conquer the demons, both physical and metaphysical, that haunt its legacy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Working with rosters that were far from flawless, Bochy demonstrated an uncanny ability to push the right buttons and put players in positions to succeed.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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