transcend
verb (used with object)
to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed.
transcends
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present tense formof transcend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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I’m supporting women and their families, which transcends inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Being Alive” transcends its limitations through the kinetic connection of the cast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Stevie Wonder says “September” and its “ba-dee-yas” resonate with every kind of audience because they’re jubilant in a way that transcends language and cultural barriers.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
"The beauty of Shaun is it transcends borders and cultures because it doesn't rely on the spoken word," said Aardman's Managing Director Sean Clarke.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
This makes Dowland’s contribution, like Shakespeare’s, something very different from what had gone before: his work has a universal appeal that transcends its age.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
