1
as in exceeding
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 surpassing
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 transcending
Today, Christmas combines such sacred traditions with cultural practices that bring people together, transcending religious boundaries to foster a spirit of joy and connection.
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Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
At its core, the brand’s products are deeply rooted in culture, transcending traditional boundaries.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The intimate venue, a joint collaboration between Bar Lab Hospitality and Link Miami Rebels, proved the perfect vessel for Lazarus’ genre-transcending journey through the underground.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, her greatness gave her a remarkable capacity for transcending biology.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The entries that land best are the ones with the right actors transcending the material they’re given.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Much as White had on his farm, Stan grows beyond the limiting confines of the consciousness of the townspeople, transcending the prosaic nature of the reality around him.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
The tragedy also deeply impacted the Texas Longhorns, transcending competition and highlighting the stronger human connections between the two communities.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Nov. 2024
Here was an international superstar transcending all manner of social and cultural bigotry while maintaining a raging habit.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
At its core, the brand’s products are deeply rooted in culture, transcending traditional boundaries.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The intimate venue, a joint collaboration between Bar Lab Hospitality and Link Miami Rebels, proved the perfect vessel for Lazarus’ genre-transcending journey through the underground.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, her greatness gave her a remarkable capacity for transcending biology.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The entries that land best are the ones with the right actors transcending the material they’re given.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Much as White had on his farm, Stan grows beyond the limiting confines of the consciousness of the townspeople, transcending the prosaic nature of the reality around him.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
The tragedy also deeply impacted the Texas Longhorns, transcending competition and highlighting the stronger human connections between the two communities.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Nov. 2024
Here was an international superstar transcending all manner of social and cultural bigotry while maintaining a raging habit.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcending
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Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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With two games remaining, only an injury will prevent the first-round draft pick out of Georgia from surpassing Ditka.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Analysts from the Centre for Automotive Industry Research suggest this could create the world’s third-largest auto group, with combined sales surpassing 8 million vehicles annually.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Last week, Henry brought himself to 62 catches on the year, eclipsing a mark that remained since his final tour with the organization that drafted him.Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the late 2010s, while música urbana’s popularity soared — with reggaetón’s commercial growth eclipsing other Latin genres — regional Mexican music began to carve out a new and thrilling identity.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Transcending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcending. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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