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as in transcendental
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a firm belief in angels, demons, and other transcendent beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the star player's transcendent performance helped the team to a surprise victory
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Recent Examples of transcendent
The moment is as transcendent as any onstage this year.
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Watkins has had the chance to break Clark's record in front of a larger audience for women's basketball than in previous years, amid the aftermath of Clark's transcendent impact on the sport during her college career.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Kurzweil imagines a future in which humans will have extraordinary capacities to produce transcendent new ideas and direct the tools of science to improve human health and well-being, such as by defeating disease and even aging.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
With her transcendent performance in Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Moore steadily built a comeback narrative that led all the way to her first Oscar nomination.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Watkins has had the chance to break Clark's record in front of a larger audience for women's basketball than in previous years, amid the aftermath of Clark's transcendent impact on the sport during her college career.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Kurzweil imagines a future in which humans will have extraordinary capacities to produce transcendent new ideas and direct the tools of science to improve human health and well-being, such as by defeating disease and even aging.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
With her transcendent performance in Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Moore steadily built a comeback narrative that led all the way to her first Oscar nomination.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rise of no-code design has been like the building of a massive tower by a superhuman labor force – it’s been a whirlwind.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Directed by Jake Schreier (Robot & Frank, Paper Towns) and scripted by Eric Pearson (Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow) and The Bear showrunner Joanna Calo, the film's story and starry ensemble aim to prove heroes can have emotional depth as well as superhuman strength.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The twins successfully pack the juke joint with customers who are intoxicated by Sammie’s supernatural skills with a guitar—Delta Slim describes Black music as a kind of magic, and in another striking scene, Sammie’s playing summons the spirits of the revelers’ ancestors and descendants.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The film, set in 1930s Mississippi and layered with supernatural tension, required not just historical precision but spiritual and emotional resonance.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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His first foray into the magical universe was met with marvelous talent from his costars.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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It’s been so overwhelming and uplifting and magical.—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Things get even more complicated when Yoon-gab’s possession by Gang Cheol prompts some paranormal surprises and romantic confusion.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some strange sightings in the neck of the woods, however, set a paranormal tone and a mystery to resolve that intertwines with each of the four main characters.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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But there would be no miraculous comeback on this night in Fort Lauderdale.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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From Moscow’s vantage point, the past three months have been miraculous: Putin can now envision a path to win the war in Ukraine, a possibility that did not exist three months ago because the United States was blocking its way.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Alfama Films No one writes dialogue like Cronenberg — perplexing alien dialogue, a sci-fi tongue of oddball terminology and metaphysical shop talk.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Owning pets is also a metaphysical threat to the fabric of reality, even for straights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether Daboll possesses an uncanny ability to identify franchise quarterbacks or just got lucky with Allen, the Dart pick will at least provide an answer.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Born in Odessa, Texas, Kyle grew up hunting with his father and quickly discovered his uncanny aim.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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