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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum
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Recent Examples of transcendental
Also worth exploring, though, is the storied, surreal Hokuriku region, a transcendental fantasy away from Japan’s congested tourist epicenters.
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Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
The transcendental quality of his final product, a 900-gram loaf with three kinds of chocolate (white, caramelized, semi-sweet), has made his effort worthwhile.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
But when seen in the context of mysticism, these alternate states of consciousness may be framed as transcendental awakenings, or even as communications with the divine.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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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Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
The transcendental quality of his final product, a 900-gram loaf with three kinds of chocolate (white, caramelized, semi-sweet), has made his effort worthwhile.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
But when seen in the context of mysticism, these alternate states of consciousness may be framed as transcendental awakenings, or even as communications with the divine.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendental
Adjective
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The film, which premiered in the Berlinale Forum, addresses Indonesia’s deforestation crisis through its supernatural premise.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their connection is immediate, supernatural, and deeply erotic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 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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When two relatives vanish and a murder steeped in paranormal energy points to a deadly conspiracy, Sophy Harper and Luke Wells must work together to uncover the truth, even as secrets and an undeniable attraction threaten to complicate everything.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 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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Even though the word has gotten out about this incredible region in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, Todos Santos remains one of the most magical travel destinations in the entire country.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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This magical one-dish meal cooks all at once, delivering a complete dinner with almost no work at all!—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The general thrust of the changes were to de-melodramatize Salieri’s action and to focus more attention on his guilt and metaphysical torment.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But, after Hume, liberals came increasingly to find even the barest invocation of metaphysical principles to be an embarrassment.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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These advances were all miraculous in their day.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2026
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Set to shoot in Kentucky in April, the film is based on the viral true story of Jeff Callaway and the rescue dog Ethan, whose miraculous survival inspired the world and led to meaningful changes to animal cruelty laws in Kentucky.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Following Kellou, a young woman who sees distressing visions of the past and future, the film is both a mystical parable and a metaphor-heavy narrative.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Glowworms lit up uncanny forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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