1
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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Recent Examples of transcends
Scarlet is described as the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Even with these high-culture flourishes, Mufasa never transcends its original calling as a glitzy Hollywood product.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
His journey transcends personal achievement.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
By democratizing access, deAI fosters a collective intelligence that transcends geographic and institutional boundaries.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For now, though, something else transcends all the accolades and recognition BINI has received.
—Gabriel Saulog, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, this finding demonstrates the universality of playfulness as a language—one that, evidently, transcends species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
—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
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Even with these high-culture flourishes, Mufasa never transcends its original calling as a glitzy Hollywood product.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
His journey transcends personal achievement.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
By democratizing access, deAI fosters a collective intelligence that transcends geographic and institutional boundaries.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For now, though, something else transcends all the accolades and recognition BINI has received.
—Gabriel Saulog, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, this finding demonstrates the universality of playfulness as a language—one that, evidently, transcends species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
—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
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