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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
As Lang notes in the introduction, pimiento cheese transcends class boundaries; it's both served to the best golfers in the world and sold at Walmart.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Now that Ohtani is the game’s best player, and an international superstar that transcends sports, Kuriyama must feel like a proud father.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
These voices, though disconnected, begin to form a collective narrative that transcends individual experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
For Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, this prestigious honor highlights its architectural mastery and deep connection to place, affirming that true greatness in architecture transcends mere construction.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
But what helps make Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd) worthy of mountainside preservation transcends the songs.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
About how football transcends borders, languages, and generations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
But McCarthy also transcends that notion, plays with the legend, and defies it.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
This lesson transcends optics and speaks to the existential, to matters of the soul.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Now that Ohtani is the game’s best player, and an international superstar that transcends sports, Kuriyama must feel like a proud father.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
These voices, though disconnected, begin to form a collective narrative that transcends individual experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
For Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, this prestigious honor highlights its architectural mastery and deep connection to place, affirming that true greatness in architecture transcends mere construction.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
But what helps make Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd) worthy of mountainside preservation transcends the songs.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
About how football transcends borders, languages, and generations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
But McCarthy also transcends that notion, plays with the legend, and defies it.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
This lesson transcends optics and speaks to the existential, to matters of the soul.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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And when a disappearance surpasses three months, it's usually considered a long-term case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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This surpasses a 250-second record previously held by NASA.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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This altitude exceeds the cruising height of most airplanes, which is why pilots often choose to navigate around thunderstorms to avoid a bumpy ride.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the assessment findings, pollution from the generators likely exceeds legal limits, which would require a special permit and air-quality testing.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Noem, among other alleged excesses, attempted to fire a Coast Guard pilot who forgot to bring her blanket aboard a DHS flight, the Journal reported, and has complained to staff that Homan eclipses her in television appearances.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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For Pierce, this deal also tops another 2024 extension signed by a (better) player and similar vertical threat, DeVonta Smith, who now trails him in total money and average annual value.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cost of housing tops the list for many.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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