as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz
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Recent Examples of transcendence
Over time, many faiths pivot from a focus on direct spiritual experience, such as encounters with God or moments of transcendence, to a focus on tradition and belief.
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Along with music, the lineup includes meditation sessions, sound baths and other activities designed to foster transcendence.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 May 2025
This new musical captures the exhilaration of the ballroom scene and the profound power of faith, with a score that soars from the transcendence of gospel to the liberating vibrations of house music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 May 2025
But for a moment, this blend of past, present, and future touches transcendence.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Along with music, the lineup includes meditation sessions, sound baths and other activities designed to foster transcendence.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 May 2025
This new musical captures the exhilaration of the ballroom scene and the profound power of faith, with a score that soars from the transcendence of gospel to the liberating vibrations of house music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 May 2025
But for a moment, this blend of past, present, and future touches transcendence.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendence
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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The third annual South Florida Wing Bash will feature more than 20 chefs vying for supremacy for a panel of judges, as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are gaining ground globally, challenging U.S. supremacy and intensifying a potential AI arms race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Real Madrid’s winning reputation is built on their clinical efficiency in both boxes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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And anyone who watched the first Test will surely agree that the primacy of Test and international cricket should still be paramount.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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In their current form, those partnerships reflect the asymmetries of a different era, when American military primacy appeared uncontested and immutable.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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