Definition of TRANSCENDING (original) (raw)

: to rise above or go beyond the limits of

: to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : overcome

: to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence)

: to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or power

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Great leaders are expected to transcend the limitations of politics, especially during wartime and national crises. A great writer may transcend geographical boundaries to become internationally respected. And certain laws of human nature seem to transcend historical periods and hold true for all times and all places.

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surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill.

the book surpassed our expectations

transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits.

transcended the values of their culture

excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others.

outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before.

outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition.

outstripped other firms in sales

Examples of transcend in a Sentence

music that transcends cultural boundaries She was able to transcend her own suffering and help others. Her concerns transcended local issues.

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Some had travelled across the Atlantic from Washington, D.C. to see a player who now transcends her sport. —Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 With the Sydney defeat ending India's World Test Championship hopes, India should shrug aside sentimentality, even to Kohli who has almost transcended cricket due to his sheer fame and influence, and start afresh before the next cycle begins with a tough five-match away series against England. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 When the crop mysteriously starts dying, the cast scrambles to find a solution and the result is a plot that far transcends being about corn. —Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 4 Jan. 2025 An homage to the Boricua rapper’s African roots, it’s constructed around his quirky flow and a deep, soulful atmosphere that transcends decades. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transcend