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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
Yet the consequence of Figures of Crisis ultimately transcends geographic or biographical particulars.
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
And that is a universal journey that transcends even the starkest barriers of language, culture and politics.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Here is where the hurdle transcends clinical diagnostics.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a legacy, perhaps as old as humankind, that transcends generations.
—Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
For families with Scandinavian heritage, the possibility of finally accounting for the 19 missing crew members — of giving them back their identities after more than two centuries — carries an emotional resonance that transcends academic archaeology.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
However, his impressive work to create a culture of excellence for the Warriors has had an outsize impact that far transcends basketball arenas.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Not many have stood in this space that transcends time.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
And that is a universal journey that transcends even the starkest barriers of language, culture and politics.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Here is where the hurdle transcends clinical diagnostics.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a legacy, perhaps as old as humankind, that transcends generations.
—Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
For families with Scandinavian heritage, the possibility of finally accounting for the 19 missing crew members — of giving them back their identities after more than two centuries — carries an emotional resonance that transcends academic archaeology.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
However, his impressive work to create a culture of excellence for the Warriors has had an outsize impact that far transcends basketball arenas.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Not many have stood in this space that transcends time.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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This show, which still prompts belly laughs from my daughter and me even after countless rewatches, meets and surpasses my mother’s bar.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The milestone, reached during an active global security period, surpasses the previous record set in 2020 and highlights the growing operational demands placed on modern naval forces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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People who didn't opt for electronic payment and whose settlement amount exceeds $5 will receive a check in the mail, according to the settlement website.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have not yet officially disproven, for instance, some link between these three deaths, but any conceivable connection or sense of a coordinated series of assassinations quickly exceeds imaginative powers.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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The moon eclipses the sun in a view captured by the Artemis II crew on Monday.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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If China finally eclipses the United States as the world’s preeminent scientific superpower, there won’t be an official announcement.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2021, Razer released the Pro Type Ultra, which still tops our list of favorite keyboards.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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Point guard tops the list of positional needs.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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