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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 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
Trends may come and go at lightning speed, but basics deserve more credit for transcending hype.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 3 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
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
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Trends may come and go at lightning speed, but basics deserve more credit for transcending hype.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 3 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both teams had playoff probabilities exceeding 85% just a few weeks ago.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Celebrini, 19, finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points, eclipsing Joe Thornton’s single-season team record of 114 set in 2006-07.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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This season, however, most cases have been found in the country’s central region, with the province of Buenos Aires topping the highest number of cases with 42.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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