transcendent

adjective

tran(t)-ˈsen-dənt How to pronounce transcendent (audio)
Definition of transcendentnext
1
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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2
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 Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Writing about curiosity, for example, or writing about anything at all is transcendent and heavenly. — Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 Beautiful, infuriating, wonderful, awful, glorious, ever-changing, transcendent people. — Rajani Larocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 And the blend of big acting, ambitious sets, and poignant plots helped this show become something truly transcendent. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendent
  1. transcendental
  2. superhuman
  3. supernatural
  4. magical
  5. paranormal
  6. miraculous
  7. metaphysical
  8. uncanny
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  • Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Users seeking transcendental sources of insight do not know or care how the oracle came up with its responses.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of transcendental
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  • Indeed, Trump has a unique, almost superhuman ability to bury bad news until supporters and detractors alike are no longer talking about issues and failures that would sink virtually any other politician.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As if successful people have some superhuman reserve of self-control the rest of us are missing.
    — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of superhuman
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  • Nyla Innuksuk’s supernatural thriller In the Heart of the South is the latest Canadian indie aiming to reclaim indigenous storytelling and representation in movie theaters.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Over a span of nearly 20 years and thousands of different writers, the writing has not been contained to a single, cohesive canon, but everything is at least centered around this organization investigating supernatural anomalies from everyday items.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of supernatural
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  • Oddly, a practical glitch led to one of the evening’s most magical moments.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Being is alien, mystical and magical, a migrant finding her way in a new world.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of magical
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  • Produced by James Wan and directed by Rob Savage, the campy horror film revolves around a paranormal entity who takes on the appearance of a young girl’s mother and begins haunting their home.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This fiendishly fun romp puts the spotlight on Whihala the Witch and her ring of dancing circle sister witches, as well as fire-eaters, costume contests, games, food, paranormal investigations and scary displays.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of paranormal
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  • The Broncos pulled off three miraculous trick plays in the final seconds of regulation and overtime to stun legendary running back Adrian Peterson and the powerhouse Sooners.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … BOLT FROM ABOVE — Couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of miraculous
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  • Our work re-imagines these ancient tombs as theatrical spaces, built to perpetuate a form of metaphysical human experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Erectile dysfunction is a medical symptom and another metaphysical clue.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of metaphysical
Adjective
  • Books that get called weird girl lit tend to deal in uncanny or dreamlike circumstances.
    — Abby McCarter, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Phoebe Bridgers, in her first film role, pulls off an uncanny transformation as a decoy who bends lines of age and gender.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncanny

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“Transcendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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