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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
Not many have stood in this space that transcends time.
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Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra said what Larsson provides any unit transcends shooting splits or role in the rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The only way to inoculate belief against that cycle of disruption is to treat faith as a decision that transcends scientific proof.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
At a certain point, Frenza’s rocking transcends her hips, seems to come from something greater than her, from her very essence.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Mike Tyson plays a space-cadet version of himself, but the show transcends the one-note premise with its smart deployment of sharp joke writing, stellar voice actors (including Norm Macdonald, who crushes as a pigeon with a drinking problem), and a heavy dose of metafiction.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Curry transcends pro basketball in Charlotte, logging 10 seasons with the Hornets, from 1988–98, before later transitioning into a broadcasting career with the franchise while also serving as a team ambassador.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra said what Larsson provides any unit transcends shooting splits or role in the rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The only way to inoculate belief against that cycle of disruption is to treat faith as a decision that transcends scientific proof.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
At a certain point, Frenza’s rocking transcends her hips, seems to come from something greater than her, from her very essence.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Mike Tyson plays a space-cadet version of himself, but the show transcends the one-note premise with its smart deployment of sharp joke writing, stellar voice actors (including Norm Macdonald, who crushes as a pigeon with a drinking problem), and a heavy dose of metafiction.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Curry transcends pro basketball in Charlotte, logging 10 seasons with the Hornets, from 1988–98, before later transitioning into a broadcasting career with the franchise while also serving as a team ambassador.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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Although Texas’ high school graduation rate surpasses the national average, the state trails in the share of young adults with four-year college degrees.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This meticulous process is all in the name of snagged that Master Chronometer label, meaning that the timepiece is highly accurate and surpasses the threshold for ultra-high performance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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In banking and capital markets, Wharton and Accenture estimated that the share of hours impacted by digital agents alone exceeds 45%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit), the TRPM8 ion permeation channel—the hole in the doughnut—is closed.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 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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His fan base eclipses the entire following of progressive American media companies such as The Huffington Post and Mother Jones.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Angels have eight homers as a team, which tops the majors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Matchbox Twenty tops Saturday’s bill of Lord Huron, Geese, the All-American Rejects, Lucy Dacus, Matt and Kim, Jensen McRae, Devon Gilfillian, Yam Haus and Porch Light.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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