1
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 wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The performance by this shy new star-in-the-making transcends nostalgia.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
His mental decline is backdropped by music that transcends genres.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
As Lang notes in the introduction, pimiento cheese transcends class boundaries; it's both served to the best golfers in the world and sold at Walmart.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
For Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, this prestigious honor highlights its architectural mastery and deep connection to place, affirming that true greatness in architecture transcends mere construction.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
But what helps make Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd) worthy of mountainside preservation transcends the songs.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
About how football transcends borders, languages, and generations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The performance by this shy new star-in-the-making transcends nostalgia.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
His mental decline is backdropped by music that transcends genres.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
As Lang notes in the introduction, pimiento cheese transcends class boundaries; it's both served to the best golfers in the world and sold at Walmart.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
For Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, this prestigious honor highlights its architectural mastery and deep connection to place, affirming that true greatness in architecture transcends mere construction.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
But what helps make Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd) worthy of mountainside preservation transcends the songs.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
About how football transcends borders, languages, and generations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcends
Verb
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Build and attract skilled workers Texas’ nearly 90% high school graduation rate surpasses the national average, according to an August 2025 Dallas Fed report.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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When current attendances are extended to include the second division, boosted by the presence of big-hitters Wisla, Slask and Ruch, the number of match-going fans per weekend surpasses 165,000.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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If the workload exceeds a certain threshold — a mark that is different for each arm — they’re shut down to avoid overuse.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Still, the 51,600 figure far exceeds the 15,000 active satellites currently in orbit.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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His fan base eclipses the entire following of progressive American media companies such as The Huffington Post and Mother Jones.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brush tops with soft margarine.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even our public advocate, who releases a yearly bad landlord list, has stressed that NYCHA easily tops the list.—
Renee Collymore,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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