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as in surpassed
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 exceeded
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 transcended
That’s the motto that has transcended the lineup this month; principles forged from past postseason failures helping the Dodgers reach the doorstep of the Fall Classic.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
For Roosevelt, hunting for the preservation of information about the natural world, especially its animals, transcended pursuing it as a mere hobby.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
With each day, the boy’s instinctive interest in natural history transcended his childish thirst for adventure.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The spectators, gripped by each piercing line and sharp retort, were witnesses to an epic cultural clash that transcended just words.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2024
By the time The Death Cure, the third entry in the franchise came around, O'Brien had transcended from TV heartthrob to all-around leading man.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
At the heart of it is Mickey Guyton, a soulful songstress whose impact has transcended the genre’s traditional boundaries.
—Ashley Foster, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Over the decades, JanSport’s backpacks have transcended outdoor utility, becoming a go-to for college students, office workers, and travelers.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Pencil Skirt Clean-lined, pencil skirts have officially transcended the confines of the cubicle, thanks to designers like Saint Laurent, Toteme, and Tory Burch who put forward polished designs with street style appeal.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
For Roosevelt, hunting for the preservation of information about the natural world, especially its animals, transcended pursuing it as a mere hobby.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
With each day, the boy’s instinctive interest in natural history transcended his childish thirst for adventure.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The spectators, gripped by each piercing line and sharp retort, were witnesses to an epic cultural clash that transcended just words.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2024
By the time The Death Cure, the third entry in the franchise came around, O'Brien had transcended from TV heartthrob to all-around leading man.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
At the heart of it is Mickey Guyton, a soulful songstress whose impact has transcended the genre’s traditional boundaries.
—Ashley Foster, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Over the decades, JanSport’s backpacks have transcended outdoor utility, becoming a go-to for college students, office workers, and travelers.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Pencil Skirt Clean-lined, pencil skirts have officially transcended the confines of the cubicle, thanks to designers like Saint Laurent, Toteme, and Tory Burch who put forward polished designs with street style appeal.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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In areas like India and Central Africa, the Android technique actually far surpassed the accuracy of monitoring stations alone.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, 75% of the companies have surpassed analysts’ estimates.Brian Evans,Nick Wells, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fast-forward two decades later, and the FAA has just barely exceeded its yearly goal of hiring 1,800 traffic controllers by 2024.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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This development in durability, accuracy, and power of sniper rifles around 2010 surpassed anything used even ten years prior and far exceeded those of World War II sniper rifles.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Helene is only eclipsed – so far – by Katrina (2005, deaths 1,392), Audrey (1957, deaths 416), Camille (1969, deaths 256) and Sandy (2012, deaths 219).Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are some things that work wonderfully about Folie à Deux’s take on Harley and Joker as a couple, like its many allusions to the way that her star has often eclipsed his in the grand scheme of DC Comics IP.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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