TRANSCENDENT Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

transcendent

adjective

tran(t)-ˈsen-dənt

Definition of transcendent

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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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 The way the filmmakers, and their complex subject, craft a story at the intersection of race, history, celebrity, sport and justice is transcendent and unforgettable. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026 That was best encapsulated in the form of Curaçao’s transcendent goalkeeper Eloy Room, whose surname belied what Ecuador found behind him. — Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 Foster is more accurately understood as a conservative man and gifted songwriter whose knack for ambiguity resulted in songs both transcendent and controversial. — Christopher Lynch, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 So viewers have come to their television screens by the millions to watch Jalen Brunson lead the New York Knicks against transcendent San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama in the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 1999. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendent

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Adjective

Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of transcendental

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Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Roshan will next be seen starring in Krrish 4, reprising his role as superhuman Krishna Mehra in the blockbuster franchise.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026

Definition of superhuman

Adjective

An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Paul Dano is set to star opposite Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley in the remake of 1981 supernatural thriller Possession coming together at Paramount, Deadline can confirm.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of supernatural

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Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of magical

Adjective

The visitor—who understands English but can’t speak—gradually learns to fit in while deploying his few but startling paranormal abilities.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

Definition of paranormal

Adjective

This spiritual, metaphysical, and downright weird show is ostensibly about a nun’s quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, which will result in the deactivation of the powerful, pervasive AI that gives the series its name.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Like Buster Keaton before him, Knoxville has an uncanny awareness of how his death-defying escapades appear on camera.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

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