1
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
After decades of unleashing all sorts of brilliant, transcendental digs to people of all races and backgrounds, has Patti LuPone gone too far by doubling down on her feud with two prestigious actresses of color?
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Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The amount of active cortisol was higher for those who practiced transcendental meditation, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The amount of active cortisol was higher for those who practiced transcendental meditation, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendental
Adjective
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The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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From spooky Halloween teen shows to mysteries to supernatural programs, the list has a wide variety of high-quality, compelling shows that will give you all the fall feels.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Victor fine-tunes his research, and eventually succeeds in bringing to life a patchwork man of superhuman strength, put together with body parts plucked from corpses left behind on a battlefield.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 Aug. 2025
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As medical students, it's seen as a strength to stay up all night, work 100 hours a week, say yes to everything asked of you, and perform your duties with an almost superhuman level of perfection, Ehrenfeld said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Rivera was an army veteran who worked on paranormal research and investigations for more than a decade.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In this film franchise, nothing is as strong as the love between paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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One such factor might be the user awareness of AI, gauged by their literacy about AI and the assigning of a magical aura to AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dao and qi are two metaphysical categories that persisted throughout the history of Chinese thought, with various interpretations of their unification and separation.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The book—or rather, the section of the book that covers the miraculous story of the school bus that McKay drove to safety after responding to an emergency call—became the basis of Greengrass’ movie co-written by Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 22-year-old stole a miraculous, all-American hero set point against Adrian Mannarino and the crowd were up for it.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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On the other side, boards and investors are hungry for success, constantly pushing for higher returns and that mystical unicorn status.—
Scott Paddock,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company’s extraordinary rise from an upstart carmaker to a global force in sustainable energy and transport has been fueled by his relentless ambition and uncanny ability to attract capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Although Romano rightly considered her depictions of dreams to be realistic, the book itself, with its uncanny, fragmented narratives, could not have been more distinct from the neorealist literature that was in vogue at the time.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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