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 Lal Ded’s poetry also emphasized that the search for the divine transcends religious boundaries. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Few footballers control matches as consistently as Rodri, and his influence often transcends statistics. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The strategy has catapulted her to cultural relevance that transcends social media. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 14 July 2026 This challenge transcends typical software localization, demanding fundamental alterations to AI's core reasoning and output. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 For Elias, that accessibility is essential because the play ultimately transcends language. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The cake is crowned with a layer of thick, buttery, strawberry frosting, adding decadence to this strawberry dessert that transcends seasons. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 June 2026

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This level of opposition even surpasses the 53% who oppose building nuclear power plants in their local areas.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
As Nancy Guthrie's status as a missing person surpasses the six-month mark, many are wondering what the future of the investigation will look like.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
Additionally, much attention has been focused on Berkshire Hathaway's current position in Google's parent company, Alphabet, which exceeds $31 billion.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026