transcendency

noun

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Recent Examples of transcendency This was not the Times’ first flirtation with chocolate chip cookie transcendency. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 30 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcendency
  1. transcendence
  2. ascendancy
  3. predominance
  4. mastery
  5. dominance
  6. supremacy
  7. superiority
Noun
  • Instrumental rock music of the kind Horse Lords make—hypnotic, hyper-focused, complex—usually carries a whiff of manifesto, offering a map toward transcendence of some political, metaphysical, or pick-your-variety kind.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
  • Sitting in the audience, the film’s transcendence of time was evident.
    — Karla Cote, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of transcendence
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  • Though Rutinel does not identify as a socialist, Kiros’s ascendancy — the first major socialist victory outside of New York this cycle — is likely to provide ample fodder for Evans and his allies in the heavily Latino district.
    — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026
  • Sip & Guzzle’s ascendancy in the bar world has been swift and absolute.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of ascendancy
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  • The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Diaper labeling House Bill 4702 will require manufacturers of disposable and reusable diapers to include a list of all ingredients in order of predominance on the product packaging.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of predominance
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  • Over 108,000 entries from 160 countries were submitted, with seven photographers ultimately recognized for their technical mastery, originality, and conceptual strength.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
Definition of mastery
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  • The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • Lawmakers continually warn China’s efforts are threatening to eclipse the United States’ technological supremacy in space.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Long story short, the new Free tent jumps right into the same minimal weight lane as other those other new ultralight freestanding tents, ready to battle it out for backcountry supremacy.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • These early precedents in fictional brutality also weaken Thomson’s next point, about literature’s superiority.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026
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“Transcendency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendency. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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