1
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
There is no one on that level at his age, and that factor transcends the Penguins’ rebuild.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The question is who, if anyone, will manage to strike it rich, by making the device or app that transcends the hype and becomes as second nature as smartphones are.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny's guest list proved his music transcends language, borders and cultures − and that whoever isn't caught up on his game is losing out on one of the most influential artists of our time.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
From the Sports Desk U of L-UK rivalry transcends sport.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
And by showing them on models that were diverse in age and ethnicities, Todd makes a strong case that good style transcends borders and demographics.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This issue transcends gender and age.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Adaptive climbing programs are growing nationwide, proving that the sport’s fundamental appeal—problem-solving through movement—transcends physical limitation.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Leather is a core material, channeling her vision of a strong, cerebral woman whose style transcends seasonal trends.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Murat Ates, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The question is who, if anyone, will manage to strike it rich, by making the device or app that transcends the hype and becomes as second nature as smartphones are.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny's guest list proved his music transcends language, borders and cultures − and that whoever isn't caught up on his game is losing out on one of the most influential artists of our time.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
From the Sports Desk U of L-UK rivalry transcends sport.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
And by showing them on models that were diverse in age and ethnicities, Todd makes a strong case that good style transcends borders and demographics.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This issue transcends gender and age.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Adaptive climbing programs are growing nationwide, proving that the sport’s fundamental appeal—problem-solving through movement—transcends physical limitation.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Leather is a core material, channeling her vision of a strong, cerebral woman whose style transcends seasonal trends.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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This release surpasses the previous oldest whisky record holder, an 81-year-old single malt from the Macallan called the Reach.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parents also appreciated that the clever design prevents pieces from getting lost, making this a travel toy that exceeds expectations.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The central performance never eclipses the movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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That narrowly eclipses the previous low of -26 recorded between August 22–25.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Parsons Capital Management, based in Providence, Rhode Island, tops this year’s CNBC Financial Advisor 100 list.—
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CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her Instagram following tops 84 million, putting her in league with Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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