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
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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
The evening concludes with book signings and an after-party reception—a vibrant celebration of literature that transcends borders and brings the best of European storytelling to New York City.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As with the films, the inspiration is Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT, about a group of kids terrorized by IT, an evil entity that transcends generations and manifests itself in the form of Pennywise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Columbus is a symbol for pride for the Italian people that transcends the person.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
With this show, Stallings might also convince viewers that beauty not only transcends time and place but mere definitions of it while leaving enough room for dialogue and quests for more continuation.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Watson’s athleticism transcends his 6-7, 200-pound frame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The leader of the opposition, positioned to be the likely successor in the next free general election, has confirmed that the same message resonates with his party, as the interest in a long-term, robust Dominican-American relationship transcends party lines.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
While D’Angelo’s influence transcends genre, it cannot be understated how extensively R&B and neo-soul, in particular, were shaped by his music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As with the films, the inspiration is Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT, about a group of kids terrorized by IT, an evil entity that transcends generations and manifests itself in the form of Pennywise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Columbus is a symbol for pride for the Italian people that transcends the person.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
With this show, Stallings might also convince viewers that beauty not only transcends time and place but mere definitions of it while leaving enough room for dialogue and quests for more continuation.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Watson’s athleticism transcends his 6-7, 200-pound frame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The leader of the opposition, positioned to be the likely successor in the next free general election, has confirmed that the same message resonates with his party, as the interest in a long-term, robust Dominican-American relationship transcends party lines.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
While D’Angelo’s influence transcends genre, it cannot be understated how extensively R&B and neo-soul, in particular, were shaped by his music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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The food pantry’s national delivery service received 410 new applications for support in just 10 days, an increase Bassett says surpasses their usual total from an entire quarter.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The next 24% tax bracket doesn’t hit until income surpasses $105,700 in 2026.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The young girls are going back to their remote mountain village to take part in the perilous harvest of the yarsagumba, a rare creature, half mushroom, half insect, whose value exceeds that of gold.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cotton also eclipses natural fibers like wool (3 percent) and hemp (1 percent).—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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The central performance never eclipses the movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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With 21 sacks, Mizzou tops all of Vanderbilt’s previous opponents this season.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The style’s 100-percent organic cotton composition, too, will ensure these babies last you for years on end, meshing well with everything from Fair Isle sweaters to your sexiest date-night halter tops.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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