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
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
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In this supernatural thriller, you’re transported back to the 1980’s and 90’s of Charleston, South Carolina, where a book club turns into a neighborhood watch as a newcomer to the city might be a blood-sucking demon.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plot details are vague other then it being described as a dark academia young adult novel with a supernatural edge that will leave readers breathless.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Edwards has been superhuman with his shot making at the ends of games for much of the season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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The near-term threat is not superhuman machines but the decline of thinking, feeling, and social humans.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Original characters will return to fight new monsters and solve a paranormal mystery.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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What begins as paranormal record-keeping gradually reveals a mythic tale centered on people who, fittingly, were mostly writers.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Topeka native led Wichita State to a magical Sweet Sixteen run in 2006; sent Texas A&M to four consecutive NCAA appearances; and most recently guided Maryland to five NCAAs — including a Sweet Sixteen — in 11 years as the Terrapins’ head coach.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The panel will turn on adapting the novel’s magical realism, shaping its multi-generational story for an eight‑episode series and the creative collaboration behind bringing this beloved classic to global audiences, the Berlinale Series Market confirmed Wednesday.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
4 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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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Barring a miraculous post-All-Star break turnaround, Milwaukee appears unlikely to reach the postseason.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Junior’s miraculous shot saved his own life.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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That inspiration was in no small part owed to yet another composer’s mystical touch, the iconic John Williams.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even the most insipid formulaic pop nonsense can induce that almost mystical reflection of life if your connections to the time of its airplay are meaningful.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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What my experience moving between the United States and Turkey revealed to me was the uncanny extent to which these two countries now mirrored each other.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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Because of that innate grasp on her craft, unwillingness to settle into nostalgia and uncanny ability to invent herself anew with each project, her characters would impact multiple generations of film, television and comedy fans.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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