as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz
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Recent Examples of transcendence
Pisces — the zodiac’s dreamy and romantic Water sign — offers a unique backdrop that’s all about empathy, creativity and transcendence.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Many of these works relate to religious themes of resurrection and transcendence and convey the idea of transformation and salvation.
—David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Welsh producer and singer Kelly Lee Owens, backed by co-producers George Daniel and Oli Bayston, gently nudges listeners toward transcendence.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
And yet, even when the Beatles retreated to an ashram in the late ’60s seeking transcendence, most Americans still saw yoga as something for hippies and Eastern mystics.
—Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Many of these works relate to religious themes of resurrection and transcendence and convey the idea of transformation and salvation.
—David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Welsh producer and singer Kelly Lee Owens, backed by co-producers George Daniel and Oli Bayston, gently nudges listeners toward transcendence.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
And yet, even when the Beatles retreated to an ashram in the late ’60s seeking transcendence, most Americans still saw yoga as something for hippies and Eastern mystics.
—Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
Noun
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Adding Xiaomi to the mix only extends its dominance.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bezos’ Amazon is also still facing a lawsuit from the FTC and 17 states, who accuse the company of abusing its economic dominance and harming fair competition.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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American liberal internationalism, with its innate (and intellectually unavoidable) belief in the goodness and moral superiority of Western democracy in general, and the United States in particular, makes this form of empathy far harder to achieve.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Release Date Confirmed: Your Schedule For The Newest iPhone These results underscore MEG’s superiority but also highlight challenges.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Palmer has embraced the distinction, leveraging her position to create opportunities for other women.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, China is facing off with the U.S. not just on trade but advanced technologies including AI and semiconductors, as the world’s two largest economies jockey for supremacy in these areas.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Their supremacy in the sport was fueled, in part, by the fact that they were looked after exceptionally well by the state.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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This dual system significantly reduces inaccuracies and upholds the agency’s reputation for reliability.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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Although some of the Westerners who engaged in lucrative business in Russia expressed concern over Putin’s unchallenged primacy in presiding over the arbitrary redistribution of property and the rapid consolidation of state ownership, the squeamish were far outnumbered by the opportunistic.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer obviously loves Fernando but protecting her wealth and reputation and position in her family orbit takes primacy, to her own toxified detriment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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