TRANSCENDENT Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

transcendent

adjective

tran(t)-ˈsen-dənt

Definition of transcendent

as in transcendental

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe a firm belief in angels, demons, and other transcendent beings

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as in superhuman

being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature the star player's transcendent performance helped the team to a surprise victory

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Recent Examples of transcendent Theta burgers feature familiar flavors in a transcendent mix. — Katie Akin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 That is, until the culturally transcendent summer of 1966, when Chicago briefly became the epicenter of a rock ’n’ roll world that was transitioning from the Wall of Sound and the British Invasion to hard rock and psychedelia. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 But given the profundity of her subject matter and the near-universal awe her art inspires, perhaps this sense of futility gestures at the incomprehensible, even transcendent aura around Petviashvili’s works. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026 In addition to being transcendent on the court, Iverson was a cultural icon. — Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendent

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Adjective

As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of transcendental

Adjective

For some interpreters, the gods’ superhuman forms are a sign for Hindus to acknowledge the power of these supernatural beings.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The other problem is that hackers are exploiting AI to uncover new software vulnerabilities and infiltrate networks at a superhuman rate.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of superhuman

Adjective

Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
But in between the jump scares and supernatural horrors is a story of motherhood and confronting the past.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of supernatural

Adjective

Words like miraculous, inspirational, incredible, amazing and magical were just some of the adjectives heard at Friday’s event.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Caleb the Conjurer created several magical wins for the Bears, but that late game fortune also rarely carries over into the next season.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of magical

Adjective

An entity behind the disturbance grows increasingly fixated on the family’s daughter, prompting two paranormal investigators to dig into what becomes a traumatic case.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Like any group with more than 50 members, there have been a few paranormal personality clashes.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of paranormal

Adjective

Over the next two decades, Evergrande built many of the homes, office blocks and urban structures that powered China’s miraculous economic growth.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Morgan suffered a traumatic brain injury during the crash and was in the hospital for months, but has made a miraculous recovery.

— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of miraculous

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Eddy has been spared the worst violence; the novel casts his racial privilege as a kind of metaphysical exemption.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
There seems to be a deliberate effort here to make the show more fun without dumbing down its metaphysical and philosophical implications.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

Adjective

These particles efficiently scatter the blue and green light while letting red and orange wavelengths pass through, creating the uncanny feeling of an all-day sunset.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

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