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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2
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
While commercialism exists, the authentic human connection ignited by shared emotions, like a goal celebration, represents the Cup's most enduring and invaluable legacy, transcending mere competition.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The spirit of this summer’s experience is transcending all of that, reminding that any place — but certainly our place — is more about the people than anything else.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The British driver is now transcending auto racing.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Trendy colors come and go, but butter yellow seems to be transcending its 15 minutes of fame and becoming a buzzy modern staple of sorts.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is an incredible achievement that builds on all those films and leaves them standing in the dust, hitting all the same tense throat-clenching beats but somehow transcending genre altogether.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Their leaving the nest might seem sad, but our human history has been built on cycles of children transcending their parents.
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Blake Simons,
Variety,
13 May 2026
But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
With college sports bolstered by NIL legislation and an influx of millions of dollars, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese burst onto the scene, transcending into popular mainstream sports stars like the sport had never seen before.
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Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The spirit of this summer’s experience is transcending all of that, reminding that any place — but certainly our place — is more about the people than anything else.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The British driver is now transcending auto racing.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Trendy colors come and go, but butter yellow seems to be transcending its 15 minutes of fame and becoming a buzzy modern staple of sorts.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is an incredible achievement that builds on all those films and leaves them standing in the dust, hitting all the same tense throat-clenching beats but somehow transcending genre altogether.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Their leaving the nest might seem sad, but our human history has been built on cycles of children transcending their parents.
—
Blake Simons,
Variety,
13 May 2026
But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
With college sports bolstered by NIL legislation and an influx of millions of dollars, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese burst onto the scene, transcending into popular mainstream sports stars like the sport had never seen before.
—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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In the most recent quarter, Cloud revenue surged to a 63% increase, surpassing $20 billion for the first time.
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The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
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Musk is the richest man in the world – with his net worth eclipsing $1 trillion after the SpaceX IPO – and people want a piece of that track record of success.
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The nine first-round selections marked the most in conference history, eclipsing the previous record of seven set in 2010.
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Senegal booked their spot in Japan and South Korea, topping the qualifying group with a superior goal difference to Morocco, who finished with the same number of points (15).
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Many daily temperature records are expected and long-time heat records will be threatened in some locations, with temperatures topping 100 forecast from North Carolina to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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