as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz
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Recent Examples of transcendence
Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions and mysticism, is home in Pisces — transiting this zodiac sign since 2011 — amplifying these otherworldly qualities, while evoking a desire for escapism, spirituality and the pursuit of transcendence.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
But whereas these artists focused in their work on perception and transcendence, Eversley became an artist after leaving his engineering job at Wyle Laboratories, which provided services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and he was engaged in a different project.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Developing transcendence cultivates a way of being that fosters an expansive perspective in humans.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
His strategy boils down to transcendence of the material world.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
But whereas these artists focused in their work on perception and transcendence, Eversley became an artist after leaving his engineering job at Wyle Laboratories, which provided services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and he was engaged in a different project.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Developing transcendence cultivates a way of being that fosters an expansive perspective in humans.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
His strategy boils down to transcendence of the material world.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
Noun
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Artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as the critical battleground for cloud computing dominance.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Two influential New York City labor unions that backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021 switched their support on Monday to former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, reflecting his growing dominance as the race for mayor accelerates.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.—
Billy J. Stratton,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The manosphere is a digital collection of websites, videos and forums that promote male supremacy and advocate for traditional gender roles.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Google’s 2019 Quantum Supremacy Milestone In October 2019, Google published its quantum supremacy claim in Nature.—
Dorit Dor,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After pushing him out, the Mavericks added insult to injury by casting a shadow over his reputation on the way out.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, the Whitney Museum and Menil Collection organized the first Asawa exhibition to examine the primacy of drawings in her practice, influenced by the former Bauhaus teacher and artist Josef Albers at Black Mountain.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Basketball is typically one of the most popular and most profitable athletic programs that a university will have, second only to football if the school has a football team — and for some schools, like Duke, basketball still maintains primacy.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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