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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
Jackson is a transcendent talent, and Monken also had future Hall of Fame running back Derrick Henry in Baltimore‘s backfield in 2024 and 2025.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Occasionally, transcendent national stars are born.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Each of them was merely an average-to-very-good coach who happened to be in charge when a transcendent player like Jameis Winston, Joe Burrow, Vince Young or Cam Newton blew through town.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Occasionally, transcendent national stars are born.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Each of them was merely an average-to-very-good coach who happened to be in charge when a transcendent player like Jameis Winston, Joe Burrow, Vince Young or Cam Newton blew through town.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
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Thus, an incredible quest for stardust unfolds before our very eyes, a transcendental adventure that has much to teach us about the importance of method, perseverance, and humility.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Athletes are not superhuman Despite the perception of superhuman qualities, athletes who experience eating disorders experience all of the same consequences of eating disorders as the general population.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Larter plays multiple characters on the show, including Niki Sanders, a single mom who works as an online stripper to support her son and who develops superhuman strength.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The second feature from Finnish director Bergolm and shot in Lithuania, the chilling supernatural horror follows a couple, Saga (Seida Haarla) and Jon (Grint), who move to an isolated house in the forest.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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He is repped by UTA’s co-head of TV Lit Dan Erlij, the architect behind the big auction last fall over another spec, Joshua Zetumer’s supernatural drama Pagans, which was won by Netflix with a straight-to-series order after some 15-18 studios, platforms and producers bid for it.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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This traveling oddities festival features artists, vendors, performers, educators and guest speakers, all working to create a macabre and magical experience for attendees.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Haroun has conjured rich elements of the magical free world, but hasn’t managed to follow through with a compelling narrative.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coogler’s latest project draws on his Southern roots and family history to deliver a paranormal tale about two brothers who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building once housed a saloon that saw its share of shootouts and robberies—paranormal researchers claim to have found a reappearing bloodstain there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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And Timmons had been diagnosed with cancer a decade earlier, so his miraculous recovery from seeming to be at death’s door doesn’t quite ring true.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The very fact that Macclesfield as a club is even in business is nothing short of miraculous given the financial hardship the 6th-tier club in North-West England has faced over the years.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Under this clash of Venus and Uranus, a blind spot could impact your literal plans or more metaphysical beliefs.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Suffice to say that Zi’s condition may not be a physical issue or even a mental one but, rather, a metaphysical state.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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But wow, the resemblance is uncanny!—
Fleurine Tideman,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Aivwis Angry Mama Microwave Oven Steam Cleaner Microwaves have an uncanny way of getting gross quickly, and cleaning can be a real drag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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