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 Yet, this very constraint pushed me to create a style of cooking that transcends the distance, making the journey—the hours spent in the car—fully justified. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 For Hélène, Dostoyevsky is a symbol of Russian greatness that transcends politics. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026 Yet Cattani believes the story can travel because its central experience transcends its Italian setting. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 This weekend is also Howard University’s Homecoming, an event that transcends campus with free concerts, including the fabled Yardfest, and plenty of unofficial parties around the city. — Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026 Most importantly, the technology transcends stage gimmick and is essential to telling the story. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Live sports remain one of the few areas of American life with genuine mass appeal that transcends politics, race and class. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Maturity Employers value maturity in a manner that transcends age. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Tarrant County saw a dip in early voters on Wednesday, but the number of people turning out locally still surpasses Texas’ last midterm election.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpasses

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Proposition 40 creates a one-time, 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The plaintiffs argued that Trump’s order exceeds his presidential authority and violates the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Privacy Act.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

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Stephen Curry tops the Sportico list with $123 million, including $60 million off the court.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But as more shoppers lean on that convenience, food safety experts are pointing out that not every pre-cut fruit or vegetable is created equal, and one popular melon tops their list of concerns.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026