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
His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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?
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Older practitioners of transcendental meditation were found to have faster processing speeds.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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?
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Older practitioners of transcendental meditation were found to have faster processing speeds.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendental
Adjective
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This discovery unveils a supernatural mystery.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Sep. 2025
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His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The two paranormal investigators founded the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in the '50s and worked on over 10,000 cases together, writing several books about their findings and experiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about three generations of strong women on an ancestral olive farm and one magical summer that changes everything.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The magical experiences and their significant meaning often fade without pre-dosing planning and post-session support.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Best Gifts for Pisces Dreamy Pisces are creative and spiritual, so a journal, art set, or metaphysical kit with all of the essentials for a seance is a great gift idea.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic is used to sketch out familiar story lines, but the metaphysical premise remains as vague as the dramatic stakes in the lives of the characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inter reaching two Champions League finals in the past three seasons is nothing short of miraculous — particularly given the club got repossessed by the investment firm Oaktree just over a year ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the steamy, almost mystical atmosphere of a Turkish bath, the world stands still.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mimicking the beauty of natural opal stone, opalite carries a mystical, otherworldly beauty that appeals to both crystal enthusiasts, collectors and none other than Taylor Swift!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 1960 movie — powered by Bernard Herrmann's chilling score, Anthony Perkins' unnerving portrayal of hotel manager Norman Bates (for the movie, much younger than the character in Bloch's novel) and Hitchcock's uncanny showmanship — revolutionized the horror genre.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since signing to Matador, the band has sharpened its sound into a quirky, exhilarated alt-pop, too uncanny to be dance-punk and too lively to be slacker rock.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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