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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
But if these movies are progressive allegories of beings transcending their differences, then Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to that notion.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The history of these matchups speaks for itself, tracking back generations and transcending the sport itself.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The reissue features a pair of great new remixes, one transcending the corporate madness and the other peering deep inside its dark core.
—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
David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The history of these matchups speaks for itself, tracking back generations and transcending the sport itself.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The reissue features a pair of great new remixes, one transcending the corporate madness and the other peering deep inside its dark core.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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The takeover will continue until the district meets criteria set by the Texas Education Agency, which include exceeding the state and/or regional average for meeting-grade-level proficiency in reading and math, and ensuring the district has no schools unacceptable ratings for multiple years.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fletcher said Sion Power’s lithium-metal cells are engineered to deliver energy densities exceeding 500 watt-hour per kilogram, compared with approximately 300-350 Wh/kg for today’s most advanced lithium-ion technology.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The eight steals is the most by a Notre Dame player in an NCAA Tournament game, surpassing the previous mark of seven by Skylar Diggins and Hidalgo’s coach, Niele Ivey.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Fort Collins has broken its March record *2 days in a row*, now surpassing its 2012 record (81F) by 6 degrees.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The shutdown of Homeland Security will reach 44 days on Sunday, eclipsing the record 43-day shutdown last fall that affected all of the federal government.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are eclipsing $6 per gallon for regular unleaded at some local stations.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hilton, a Republican contender who has been topping recent polls, pledged a $71 basic vehicle registration fee for every driver in California.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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