Synonyms of transcends

transcends

verb

present tense third-person singular of transcend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpasses
• exceeds
• eclipses
• tops
• excels
• outstrips
• outshines
• outdoes
• beats
• outdistances
• outclasses
• overcomes
• overtops
• towers (over)
• overshadows
• outmatches
• betters
• masters
• goes one better
• defeats
• outpaces
• outweighs
• outguns
• outruns
• surmounts
• runs circles around
• conquers
• outperforms
• subdues
• trumps
• prevails (over)
• shames
• bests
• wins (against)
• triumphs (over)
• crushes
• clobbers
• outraces
• one-ups
• licks
• outcompetes
• thrashes
• trounces
• routs
• whips
• trims
• overpasses
• wallops
• outbalances
• overbears
• overmatches
• worsts
• drubs
• skunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses (to)

2

as in exceeds

to go beyond the limit of

a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceeds
• surpasses
• outruns
• overreaches
• oversteps
• overshoots
• overruns
• invades
• outreaches
• breaks
• encroaches
• overpasses
• entrenches
• infringes
• trespasses
• overdoes
• overuses
• overworks
• overutilizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transcends

Diarios de Fútbol explores how the passion for the game transcends the field to become a powerful force that connects generations, identities and dreams. —Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Candidates, community leaders and political scientists said the results reflect voter frustration that likely transcends nationwide concerns about affordability to touch on some issues unique to San Diego. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026

Yet what makes this compelling transcends their stature in their respective industries. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026

Durkin pointed out that Rosas’ impact transcends numbers or statistics. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Manicures and cucumber-eye-mask massages are still there, but they’ve been joined by sleep concierges, medical-grade aesthetic treatments, and a genuine reverence for setting that transcends the norm. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Pilgrims describe Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation that transcends politics, justifying high costs, logistical headaches and security fears. —Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026

For an Americana nod that transcends the test of time, a shade of fiery red nail polish always delivers. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026