transcendence
noun
tran·scen·dence
tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being transcendent
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makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
No pop star of the 2010s was more committed to achieving transcendence through her art.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Toward the end, their movements evolved into expressive gestures, symbolizing emotional transcendence and the fluidity of human connection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
This is not wisdom but an acceptance of human nature that can lead to a transcendence from materialism.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transcendence
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcendence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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transcendence
noun
tran·scen·dence
tran(t)s-ˈen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being transcendent
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