transcendent

adjective

tran(t)-ˈsen-dənt How to pronounce transcendent (audio)
Definition of transcendentnext
1
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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2
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 Foster is more accurately understood as a conservative man and gifted songwriter whose knack for ambiguity resulted in songs both transcendent and controversial. — Christopher Lynch, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 The way the filmmakers, and their complex subject, craft a story at the intersection of race, history, celebrity, sport and justice is transcendent and unforgettable. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026 But my desire to experience and create a transcendent story never ended, and never will. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 That was best encapsulated in the form of Curaçao’s transcendent goalkeeper Eloy Room, whose surname belied what Ecuador found behind him. — Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
  1. transcendental
  2. superhuman
  3. supernatural
  4. magical
  5. paranormal
  6. miraculous
  7. metaphysical
  8. uncanny
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  • Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Definition of transcendental
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  • But while in theory, a superhuman AI system might outmaneuver even the most secure containers, there are also actions AI companies could take right now to improve security.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 24 July 2026
  • The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of superhuman
Adjective
  • This place has a mysterious spiritual atmosphere, shaped by the idea of sacred cosmic energy and stories of warriors who gained supernatural powers through intense training.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Is the show suddenly switching genres from adventure to supernatural?
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of supernatural
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  • But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Dubs went all-in on James as their magical missing piece.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
  • Hosted by local paranormal investigators, the evening includes an immersive presentation detailing the history of the opera house’s most famous hauntings and paranormal activity.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of paranormal
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  • The following season, Newcastle came third in the Premier League and Andy Cole scored 41 goals, a miraculous rise by the standards of most clubs and vertiginous for Newcastle.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • They’re tossed in a blend of malt-vinegar powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG, a miraculous combination that activates every sensory receptor simultaneously, and nearly blows out your palate for anything else.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
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  • The war on language is more metaphysical than just the policing of proper social justice terminology, Williams argues.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Varsha’s mysterious memories are apparently linked to a much larger set of crises, and in order to make sense of these connections, both Dinu and Ghosh will have to dispense with the material and tread into the metaphysical.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of metaphysical
Adjective
  • Played with tricksy force and a glint of anger in her eyes by Samantha Morton, Circe is at the center of the greatest scene in The Odyssey, one that foregrounds the grandeur and uncanny qualities of myth.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Critics have praised this Dalloway riff for its entrancing, uncanny visuals.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of uncanny

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