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as in surpassed
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 exceeded
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 transcended
From indie animators drawing Netflix's attention to video podcasters hosting presidential candidates, YouTube has transcended its role as a mere video platform to become the primary architect of modern digital culture.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Celia Cruz’s music became a unifying force in the city, as her tracks transcended language and regional boundaries, connecting people from various Latin backgrounds and her impact on Miami cannot be overstated.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
His year has transcended stats and honorifics, and become a cultural phenomenon.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
With music videos forecasting trends of the era, these glitzy staples for streetwear enthusiasts have transcended their origins to become cultural touchstones.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
After months at the center of a debate over a transgender woman’s right to compete on a women’s team, San Jose State University lost its conference championship volleyball game on Saturday, bringing a close to a roller-coaster season upended by an issue that has transcended sports.
—Juliet MacUr, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Her refusal, remedy and protection transcended violence or nonviolence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Crowd footage speaks for itself in showing that the power of those songs to convey raw emotion transcended lines of race and class.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Bright Tide’s program has transcended the approach of traditional sustainability initiatives, providing participants with an immersive, hands-on experience.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Celia Cruz’s music became a unifying force in the city, as her tracks transcended language and regional boundaries, connecting people from various Latin backgrounds and her impact on Miami cannot be overstated.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
His year has transcended stats and honorifics, and become a cultural phenomenon.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
With music videos forecasting trends of the era, these glitzy staples for streetwear enthusiasts have transcended their origins to become cultural touchstones.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
After months at the center of a debate over a transgender woman’s right to compete on a women’s team, San Jose State University lost its conference championship volleyball game on Saturday, bringing a close to a roller-coaster season upended by an issue that has transcended sports.
—Juliet MacUr, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Her refusal, remedy and protection transcended violence or nonviolence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Crowd footage speaks for itself in showing that the power of those songs to convey raw emotion transcended lines of race and class.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Bright Tide’s program has transcended the approach of traditional sustainability initiatives, providing participants with an immersive, hands-on experience.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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The city has already surpassed that target.Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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The 2000 film surpassed $330 million at the global box office, and 2004’s sequel Meet the Fockers, which added Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand to the cast, was even bigger, collecting $522 million worldwide.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the close of Q3-2024, the $858 million average daily odd lot trade volume exceeded that of the entire prior year.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Expectations were immediately exceeded as the concert paid homage to the production’s iconic orchestra pit reveal, with the theater’s upstage wall opening to expose its musicians.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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John tour at the time eclipsed a record that had previously been set by Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour, which over a period of years grossed $776 billion.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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This was the first time since Week 1 that one of Seattle’s running backs eclipsed 100 yards on the ground.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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