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 The scene ends with Lindo breaking into a guttural humming and drumming, expressing pain that transcends words. —

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Such creative competition transcends media and dates back generations. —

Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 With superb chemistry between Pascal and Ramsey and careful attention to their respective characters, The Last of Us transcends being just another zombie show, entering the realm of prestige television. —

Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026 This Steve Madden rain jacket—marked down to $20, by the way—will come in handy for both, and this stylish oversized cardigan transcends the seasons, too. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026 Maybe what has happened is that this round transcends the September agreement? —

Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 Laz's passion transcends the categorizations of a job. —

Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026 The issue for us transcends the avian flu. —

Hal Boedeker, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026 While download numbers and active users provide measurable milestones, Nayyar’s vision of success transcends traditional metrics. —

Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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That marks a record since the party's foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.

— MARI YAMAGUCHI, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
That marks a record since the party’s foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by the party under late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026