TRANSCENDS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

transcends

verb

present tense third-person singular of transcend

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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loses (to)

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 Hiring figures like Oks and Williams, then, is an attempt to project a more optimistic vision of AI’s future that transcends political affiliations, according to Ball. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 For all its spangled glitter-ball flair, the album easily transcends its polyester era. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton's mass appeal, which transcends cultural, political and generational lines, is so intriguing that piles of books, essays, podcasts, TV shows and other media aim to get to the bottom of it. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Summary Business valuation transcends simple EBITDA multiples, primarily focusing on a company's future growth potential and its unique narrative. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The collaboration between Hinkel and the Bethels transcends normal industry partnerships. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Steve Hartman reports on a healing friendship that transcends species. — David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 The service, the atmosphere, and the cooking all reflect a level of care that transcends fashion. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Lal Ded’s poetry also emphasized that the search for the divine transcends religious boundaries. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

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But first, welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham stuns in a backless halter top and then surpasses Caitlin Clark in social media followers.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Wells Fargo reported the pipeline of weight-loss medications now surpasses cancer drugs as the most valuable category of products on the horizon.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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The number of people confirmed killed after propulsive landslides tore through the Nepal-China border on Wednesday now exceeds 900.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
The goal is to collect a total net credit that at least matches or exceeds the width of the call spread such that even an extraordinary upside move would not result in a loss.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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Burns said a panel of judges selected by the library reads each entry and then comes to a consensus on which piece tops the list, as well as what finished second and third.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Gibson tops the area’s Top 100 players to watch list after rushing for 2,263 yards and 41 touchdowns as a junior.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026