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 greatest minds advanced by transcending themselves, sometimes carrying within them the drama of two philosophers at war.
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
That experience reinforced his belief that Indian cinema is transcending traditional regional boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
The effort involved transcending denominational lines.
—Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
At its core, the brand’s products are deeply rooted in culture, transcending traditional boundaries.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The intimate venue, a joint collaboration between Bar Lab Hospitality and Link Miami Rebels, proved the perfect vessel for Lazarus’ genre-transcending journey through the underground.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, her greatness gave her a remarkable capacity for transcending biology.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The entries that land best are the ones with the right actors transcending the material they’re given.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
However humorous and at time mischievous that the pair could be, their influence in the 1970s and 1980s coincided with the ascent of designers becoming major celebrities transcending the fashion world.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
That experience reinforced his belief that Indian cinema is transcending traditional regional boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
The effort involved transcending denominational lines.
—Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
At its core, the brand’s products are deeply rooted in culture, transcending traditional boundaries.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The intimate venue, a joint collaboration between Bar Lab Hospitality and Link Miami Rebels, proved the perfect vessel for Lazarus’ genre-transcending journey through the underground.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, her greatness gave her a remarkable capacity for transcending biology.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The entries that land best are the ones with the right actors transcending the material they’re given.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
However humorous and at time mischievous that the pair could be, their influence in the 1970s and 1980s coincided with the ascent of designers becoming major celebrities transcending the fashion world.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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Families with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to participate in Wisconsin Shares, and may remain eligible until their income reaches 85% of the state median income.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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As of late August 2025, the department reported a backlog exceeding 1 million pending IDR applications.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In just the first seven months, the city has already welcomed more than 636 medium- and large-scale projects, including 46 fiction films — surpassing the total for all of last year — 33 series, and over 260 commercials.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The righty slugger is an RBI machine, eclipsing 100 RBI in a season four times in his career.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Conchas Conchas are perhaps the most beloved and recognizable type of pan dulce, instantly identifiable by their round, pillowy shape and signature sugar shell topping.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hawes led the way for tight ends with 31 of the team’s 59 snaps, topping Knox (24) and Kincaid (22).—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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