1
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
Hamilton’s fame has transcended F1.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Historical monuments, emblematic buildings, and urban landscapes were immortalized in these images, which helped build a collective memory that transcended generations.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Henderson’s time in the big leagues transcended generations within the game.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The snack, a $6 billion category for fast food, has transcended the kid’s menu.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
The Grateful Dead transcended any kind of generalization.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The Motor City even got in on the action with Sunday's Dan Campbell look-alike contest, a clear sign that the Lions head coach has transcended sports to become a cultural icon.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
There’s also The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, who has transcended comics to become a small media mogul via his Skybound Entertainment, which also is behind Invincible and is actively involved with showrunning and other aspects of running a wide-ranging media company.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Historical monuments, emblematic buildings, and urban landscapes were immortalized in these images, which helped build a collective memory that transcended generations.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
Henderson’s time in the big leagues transcended generations within the game.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The snack, a $6 billion category for fast food, has transcended the kid’s menu.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
The Grateful Dead transcended any kind of generalization.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The Motor City even got in on the action with Sunday's Dan Campbell look-alike contest, a clear sign that the Lions head coach has transcended sports to become a cultural icon.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
There’s also The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, who has transcended comics to become a small media mogul via his Skybound Entertainment, which also is behind Invincible and is actively involved with showrunning and other aspects of running a wide-ranging media company.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcended
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Nordstrom did report a third-quarter drop in net earnings, but there were increases in operating profits and sales revenues that surpassed Wall Street expectations.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions has hit and surpassed the $1 billion mark six times in the game's history, according to Mega Millions.Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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Matter of fact, wages have exceeded inflation for the last two years.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, the policy has already produced results as the year-over-year growth in purchases of both home appliances and autos far exceeded overall retail sales growth in November.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, competition has eclipsed cooperation in bilateral ties, and the relationship has deteriorated across the board.John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Barkley has eclipsed 101 rushing yards in 11 of 16 games this season already, and the Giants have one of the worst run defenses in the league.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Transcended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcended. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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