1
as in to exceed
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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2
as in to surpass
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 transcend
Large demonstrations are a performance of plurality, with individuals transcending their own individuality to express a larger will.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Yes, there have been more than a few occasions, in terms of media, when a player transcended the sport of baseball, but the story of a bat?
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Pack a pair that can transcend day and night and that are comfortable.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
And there’s something about this Old Testament legendary hero’s journey that transcends being religious or not religious.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Yes, there have been more than a few occasions, in terms of media, when a player transcended the sport of baseball, but the story of a bat?
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Pack a pair that can transcend day and night and that are comfortable.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
And there’s something about this Old Testament legendary hero’s journey that transcends being religious or not religious.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcend
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Track limits have long been a hot topic in Formula One, particularly after the 2023 Austrian GP, where more than 1,200 instances of a driver possibly exceeding track limits were reviewed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The usual sales pitch for working from home has been that the job can get done just as effectively outside the office, boosting morale and allowing employees to manage other commitments while meeting and even exceeding their professional responsibilities.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the last year, Church & Dwight’s revenue growth surpassed its outlook and, according to sources, outperformed its competitors.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The receiver surpassed 1,000 yards in two of his four collegiate seasons and could be one of the best pass-catchers in this class.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The crux of the government's argument is that Google has unfair control of a huge market share in U.S. search, a valuation eclipsing $1 trillion.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a long time, it has been eclipsed by other Spanish regions.—
Per and Britt Karlsson,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Only one team in Europe’s top four leagues, Bilbao’s Athletic Club (six), can better them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tucked away after a swarm of students asked him tons of questions on his career to better their own, Chavarria, a CFDA Award-winning designer, reflected on his childhood, which is where his love of fashion was born.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Transcend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcend. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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