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 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 Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity. — Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 Scott emphasized that opposition to West's performances transcends political divisions. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends

Verb

Historically, American women had higher rates of labor force participation than did women in most other countries, but Scandinavia now easily surpasses the United States by this metric.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron is either tied with former President François Hollande as the most unpopular French president of the past half century, or surpasses him in unpopularity, depending on the poll used.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of surpasses

Verb

Whether this responsibility is given to a member of my executive team or my assistant, each person reliably steps up to the challenge and exceeds my expectations every time.

— Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
An overdraft fee is charged if your bank approves and pays a transaction that exceeds your account balance.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026