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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
The women’s final at the Australian Open between Keys and Sabalenka was spectacular, immeasurably more interesting than Sinner’s 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 dismantling of Alexander Zverev the following day, but the best-of-five-set format gives the men’s final the space to be transcendent.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
And why the transcendent glory of America’s favorite frosty dessert is somehow celebrated in a single day is indeed a humiliating national scandal.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Bieber often doesn’t need to say anything to generate transcendent feeling.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Enjoy this performance, which highlights the profound spirituality and intricate vocal textures of Rachmaninoff’s composition, offering a transcendent musical experience.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
And why the transcendent glory of America’s favorite frosty dessert is somehow celebrated in a single day is indeed a humiliating national scandal.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Bieber often doesn’t need to say anything to generate transcendent feeling.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Enjoy this performance, which highlights the profound spirituality and intricate vocal textures of Rachmaninoff’s composition, offering a transcendent musical experience.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
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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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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Meanwhile Kal-El, an alien from the planet Krypton who embraces a new identity on Earth as Superman, comes well-equipped with superhuman abilities.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Who knows how cribbage culture might change if computers ever get superhuman cribbage abilities.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Critics from Rotten Tomatoes appreciate how Anvari keeps supernatural appearances to a minimum, leaving much to the imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nevermore Academy remains central to the series, serving as the eerie boarding school where Wednesday continues her supernatural education.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizardsfor the Family Wizard Competition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The original film, in which mother and daughter trade places after eating a magical fortune cookie, launched to $22 million and powered to $110 million domestically and $160 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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At some point, Donna and her roommate, Angie, purportedly noticed weird paranormal activity occurring around the apartment, which began to escalate.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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The doll's origins date back to 1968, and serves as one of the most famous cases taken on by paranormal investigators and NESPR founders Ed and Lorraine Warren — the couple whose careers and case files have inspired The Conjuring franchise.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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But leaning into the miraculous, improbable achievement of an online actual play series selling out MSG, the cast and crew were determined to do it up.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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And a couple of weeks later, those conversations paid off in Sporting’s somewhat miraculous win over the L.A. Galaxy.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Young has lofted up passes in practice and McMillan has shown off his uncanny ability to pluck the ball out of the air.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Until then, get to know the woman with an uncanny resemblance to Caitríona Balfe’s Claire and her fascinating entry into the Outlander universe.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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