TRANSCENDS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

transcends

verb

present tense third-person singular of transcend

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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loses (to)

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 Summary Business valuation transcends simple EBITDA multiples, primarily focusing on a company's future growth potential and its unique narrative. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The collaboration between Hinkel and the Bethels transcends normal industry partnerships. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Steve Hartman reports on a healing friendship that transcends species. — David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 The service, the atmosphere, and the cooking all reflect a level of care that transcends fashion. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Lal Ded’s poetry also emphasized that the search for the divine transcends religious boundaries. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Few footballers control matches as consistently as Rodri, and his influence often transcends statistics. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The strategy has catapulted her to cultural relevance that transcends social media. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 14 July 2026 For Elias, that accessibility is essential because the play ultimately transcends language. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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This pivot is significantly reshaping the company's revenue profile, as its cloud business already surpasses $214 billion annually.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
That surpasses the count of cases in all of 2025 — 2,289 — which was fueled by a fatal outbreak in Texas where two children died.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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The carriers are generally liable for any goods lost up to a certain dollar amount; the customer typically buys insurance for any value that exceeds that threshold.

— Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Why Context Exceeds Character Five patterns reveal why context often exceeds character in the character/context ratio.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceeds

Verb

Of course, Victor Fleming’s seminal film tops any rational list of cinematic adaptations.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026