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
Older practitioners of transcendental meditation were found to have faster processing speeds.
—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
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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And then there is the influx of grief horror, stories that take all of the complicated and difficult-to-reconcile emotions of grief and use supernatural horror to enhance the terror.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dagda is the chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a pantheon of supernatural beings.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 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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In past years during Halloween, a Ghost Galaxy overlay has filled the ride with paranormal activity with the help of projections, lighting and sound effects.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Nuñez bought the house in May 2022 with a mortgage from Needham Bank and opened it as a tourist attraction – giving tours, renting it for overnight paranormal investigations, holding events there and even offering camping on the property.—
Paul Edward Parker,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is something truly magical in the pages of this book, something that blends together romance, and magic and the love of found family.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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There's something magical about watching the transition from summer greens to the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of fall.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 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
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This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Less than an hour after making his frantic and somewhat miraculous 59-yarder, Butker missed the 33-yard extra point wide right.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the sequel, central character Sam has exposed their mystical Bunny adventures in a book, and her fellow Bunnies come after her with a vengeance.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The director’s handling of mystical visions that haunt Ray is less than seamless, but his embrace of elemental forces is effective, particularly a hailstorm of near-biblical proportions that proves cathartic.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Joanna Gaines has an uncanny ability to make anything beautiful.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Contortionism has been a fundamental cultural expression in Mongolia since the 12th century, and in this work Khuyagaa intertwines a celebration of this heritage with her interest in the female body, beauty, and the uncanny.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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