transcendence

noun

tran·​scen·​dence tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being transcendent

Synonyms

• distinction
• dominance
• eminence
• noteworthiness
• paramountcy
• preeminence
• preponderance
• preponderancy
• prepotency
• prestigiousness
• primacy
• superiority
• supremacy

Examples of transcendence in a Sentence

makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz

Recent Examples on the Web

Nadal’s transcendence of tennis may simply mean that a farewell to Spanish sport will never stand up to the scope of his achievements. —Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

This category transcendence has consequently enabled him to grow his business beyond a typical artist. —Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Ancient priestesses made their bodies a conduit for collective transcendence and, now that the old gods have abandoned us, we secular souls tend to find our collective transcendence at concerts. —Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024

No pop star of the 2010s was more committed to achieving transcendence through her art. —Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing transcendence

• self-transcendence

Kids Definition

transcendence

noun

tran·​scen·​dence tran(t)s-ˈen-dən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being transcendent