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as in surpasses
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 exceeds
to go beyond the limit of
a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence
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Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.
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Such a coalition would also send a powerful message that the push for digital tax fairness transcends regional interests and economic positioning.
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By depicting how the band impacted fans on a non-musical level, Beatles '64 both accentuates their power as a cultural force that transcends songs and also makes the message resonate even more deeply for those of us who didn’t follow their path to rockstar glory.
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Effective stakeholder management transcends individual interactions, connecting relationships to the organization's broader objectives.
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That transcends any teaching environment.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This allows cinematographer Dick Pope’s superb lighting to provide clarity that transcends realism.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Though Panthers players won’t want to hear it, Young’s resurgence over the last five games transcends the results of the individual games.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.
—Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Such a coalition would also send a powerful message that the push for digital tax fairness transcends regional interests and economic positioning.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
By depicting how the band impacted fans on a non-musical level, Beatles '64 both accentuates their power as a cultural force that transcends songs and also makes the message resonate even more deeply for those of us who didn’t follow their path to rockstar glory.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Effective stakeholder management transcends individual interactions, connecting relationships to the organization's broader objectives.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That transcends any teaching environment.
—Adam Patric Miller, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Transcends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcends. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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