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 In bold contrast, Mies’ steel and glass structures express an open and transparent federal government that transcends function to create a neat and orderly series of civic spaces. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Milei casts the Malvinas sovereignty claim as a sacred national cause that transcends politics, seeking to rally Argentines amid economic strain, sinking approval ratings and lingering trauma from the 1982 war. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 With Diane Lane narrating from Eleanor’s journals during that time, Making Marie Antoinette transcends a behind-the-scenes special and becomes a much more intimate look into the artistry of a mother and daughter in conversation with each other. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 However, Parton's star transcends the movie it was associated with and stands as a representation of her nearly 60-year career in the music and entertainment industry. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Everyday pieces of jewelry are being swapped out less than clothing — because jewelry transcends seasonal wear and is symbolically significant to its wearer. — Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Hiring figures like Oks and Williams, then, is an attempt to project a more optimistic vision of AI’s future that transcends political affiliations, according to Ball. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 For all its spangled glitter-ball flair, the album easily transcends its polyester era. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton's mass appeal, which transcends cultural, political and generational lines, is so intriguing that piles of books, essays, podcasts, TV shows and other media aim to get to the bottom of it. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026

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The All-Pro defensive tackle agrees to a six-year, $135-million deal, which surpasses Von Miller’s contract in Denver as the new benchmark for defenders.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In a recent report, Wells Fargo said the pipeline of GLP-1 weight-loss medications now surpasses cancer drugs as the most valuable category of products on the horizon.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Employees can generally shift their HSA funds into such investments once their account balance exceeds a threshold set by their HSA provider.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
The center, which exceeds 14,000 square feet, focuses on serving student-parents but is also open to other community members.

— Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

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That Louisiana courtroom might not be the answer, either, if a federal ruling from the SEC’s suit tops one from a state court.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Think handbags that can carry into fall, tops that work beneath a jacket, and accessories that give summer staples a fresh lease on life.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026