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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
Pilgrims describe Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation that transcends politics, justifying high costs, logistical headaches and security fears.
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Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
For an Americana nod that transcends the test of time, a shade of fiery red nail polish always delivers.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
That mindset transcends sports, and those become grounding life principles.
—Napheesa Collier, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Aristotle’s voluminous works, too, show writing’s purpose transcends communication.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
But the reward is maximizing revenue in an era where every penny matters while adding a vibrant space that transcends sports for students, athletes and locals.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
To find and elucidate the humanity that transcends individual circumstance?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 10 May 2026
Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
For an Americana nod that transcends the test of time, a shade of fiery red nail polish always delivers.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
That mindset transcends sports, and those become grounding life principles.
—Napheesa Collier, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Aristotle’s voluminous works, too, show writing’s purpose transcends communication.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
But the reward is maximizing revenue in an era where every penny matters while adding a vibrant space that transcends sports for students, athletes and locals.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
To find and elucidate the humanity that transcends individual circumstance?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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Top graded Pomona College ( A+) has UNAEP to expenses of over 600% and Grinnell College in Iowa’s ratio surpasses 1,000%.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Fitted with technologically advanced prosthetics connected directly to the brain, Genie not only learns to walk again but surpasses the limits of human performance as a Paralympic athlete.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Currently, no strength category exceeds a 37% chance of occurrence through the end of the year.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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At 407 feet, the latest model eclipses the older Starship lines by several feet and packs more engine thrust.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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That output eclipses previous open-top Lamborghinis including the Sián Roadster and places the Fenomeno Roadster among the most powerful production convertibles ever made.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But Israel tops all concerns for some leftists, so Greene’s reversal on the issue is enough to win their support, and AOC’s refusal to embrace her is seen as a counterproductive purity test.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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But the number of signatures has since exploded and now tops 3,500.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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