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as in surpasses
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 exceeds
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 transcends
The record unravels in a way that transcends the barrier of language.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
That transcends socioeconomic culture.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
By saying a lot of the quiet parts out loud, the sequel actually transcends the trap of cringe fashion depictions to become, simply, an entertaining sequel.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
His story transcends his bravado.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The staff's warmth transcends language anyway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike fleeting trends, pearls possess an enduring allure that transcends generations.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
New ‘economics of ownership’ and consumer frustration David Friedman, professor of law at Willamette University, nodded to the populist nature of the right-to-repair movement which transcends party lines and has been building for some time.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
What should have been a collective effort of the imagination—a reminder that the story of our species transcends any one individual—now looks more like a vanity project, a permanent symbol of how radical ideas can be turned into private playthings.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
That transcends socioeconomic culture.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
By saying a lot of the quiet parts out loud, the sequel actually transcends the trap of cringe fashion depictions to become, simply, an entertaining sequel.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
His story transcends his bravado.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The staff's warmth transcends language anyway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike fleeting trends, pearls possess an enduring allure that transcends generations.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
New ‘economics of ownership’ and consumer frustration David Friedman, professor of law at Willamette University, nodded to the populist nature of the right-to-repair movement which transcends party lines and has been building for some time.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
What should have been a collective effort of the imagination—a reminder that the story of our species transcends any one individual—now looks more like a vanity project, a permanent symbol of how radical ideas can be turned into private playthings.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
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Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Blue Origin, founded and owed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, has landed and reused its smaller New Shepard suborbital booster numerous times, but New Glenn surpasses New Shepard in difficulty and scale.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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That amount exceeds the foreign reserves of countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay and Panama, according to an investigation by the Herald in August 2025.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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California billionaires' combined wealth exceeds $1 trillion.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their 517 plate appearances with runners on easily eclipses the next-closest team, the Washington Nationals (484).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The moon eclipses the sun in a view captured by the Artemis II crew on Monday.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Research from BabyCenter, an online media company that provides information on conception, pregnancy, and birth, has found that childcare consistently tops the list of first-year baby expenses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Crossing your legs tops the list.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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