1
as in exceeding
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a man whose practical knowledge of botany transcends that of his more educated colleagues
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as in surpassing
to go beyond the limit of
a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence
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Recent Examples of transcending
The reissue features a pair of great new remixes, one transcending the corporate madness and the other peering deep inside its dark core.
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2026
This explains why about 10% of Mamdani voters were Trump voters in the past, transcending ideological divides to send the same message about the status quo.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
The resilience of Nigerians, says Uko, is embodied in Detty December, with music, food, dance and fashion transcending the country’s greatest woes.
—Vanessa Offiong, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
An explicit act of transcending her girlhood, and welcoming new parts of herself.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
The broader point, however, is that the historical core of Kundalini practice has always been about transcending all dualities.
—Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Laureates are recognized for transcending national and ethnic boundaries, and for embodying the culture and arts of our time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
So much of her work is about love transcending class, not in a cheesy way, but precisely because of the importance of that transcendence.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Elite athletes, though, are often outliers, transcending physiological norms, meaning many can and do perform at lower body fat percentages and remain healthy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2026
This explains why about 10% of Mamdani voters were Trump voters in the past, transcending ideological divides to send the same message about the status quo.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
The resilience of Nigerians, says Uko, is embodied in Detty December, with music, food, dance and fashion transcending the country’s greatest woes.
—Vanessa Offiong, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
An explicit act of transcending her girlhood, and welcoming new parts of herself.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
The broader point, however, is that the historical core of Kundalini practice has always been about transcending all dualities.
—Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Laureates are recognized for transcending national and ethnic boundaries, and for embodying the culture and arts of our time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
So much of her work is about love transcending class, not in a cheesy way, but precisely because of the importance of that transcendence.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Elite athletes, though, are often outliers, transcending physiological norms, meaning many can and do perform at lower body fat percentages and remain healthy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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Ice accumulations of at least one-tenth of an inch are possible, with localized amounts exceeding one-quarter inch in parts of northern Michigan, according to the Weather Prediction Center winter weather forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some areas could see wind gusts approaching or exceeding 60 mph with relative humidity dropping near or below 10%, creating conditions where fires can spread rapidly.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pokémon is the world’s highest-grossing media franchise, surpassing even Disney and Star Wars.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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And Gamson’s college buddy Fred Maher, a drummer for Lou Reed, Richard Hell, and the avant-funk band Material, who, like Gartside, saw how the new electronic pop was surpassing the musical adventurousness of his old post-punk comfort zone.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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With current policies and spending, the country’s national debt will surge to 120% of GDP by 2030, eclipsing the previous record of 106% set right after World War II.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Week leading up, the game dominated headlines, alongside and even eclipsing the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This kind of careful pruning is superior to topping, which results in weak and spindly growth and shortens a tree's lifespan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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From topping tacos and chips to upgrading burgers and grain bowls, the mealtime opportunities are endless.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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