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as in surpasses
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 exceeds
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 transcends
Institutional distrust transcends the usual capitalist versus collectivist disagreement about tax rates or regulations.
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Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
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Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Scott emphasized that opposition to West's performances transcends political divisions.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Order one size up in this linen version from Quince for the same vibe that transcends seasons.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Suffering transcends language and culture but this remembrance cannot be silent nor blind to it.
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Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Bernardo Silva — Portugal/Manchester City Silva’s excellence transcends position; this is an attacking midfielder Pep Guardiola seriously considered deploying at centre-back three years ago.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Over time, a local broadcast team transcends the typical expectations for the medium.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
—
Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Scott emphasized that opposition to West's performances transcends political divisions.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Order one size up in this linen version from Quince for the same vibe that transcends seasons.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Suffering transcends language and culture but this remembrance cannot be silent nor blind to it.
—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Bernardo Silva — Portugal/Manchester City Silva’s excellence transcends position; this is an attacking midfielder Pep Guardiola seriously considered deploying at centre-back three years ago.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Over time, a local broadcast team transcends the typical expectations for the medium.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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That exceeds the payload capacity of both the B-2 and B-21 and even surpasses the venerable B-52 in several mission configurations.
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The total for the former first four on the list, Visa, Airbnb (2020), Cerebras Systems (2026), and Snowflake (2020) barely surpasses the rocket and AI giant’s mark.
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If the total exceeds $5,000, replacement is usually the better choice.
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The combined market value of just five companies—Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—exceeds $20 trillion, more than the combined GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.
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The massive digital gain eclipses the combined total of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from late 2025, according to Adobe.
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Rodrigo eclipses [checks notes] Olivia Rodrigo, who previously held the record for having her first two albums and singles top their respective charts and for having every song on those albums in the Top 40.
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Vest tops with corporate silhouettes done up in unexpected fringe or sequins?
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The New York City metro area tops all metros with 63 cities where a starter home runs $1 million or more.
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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