transcendence
noun
tran·scen·dence
tran(t)-ˈsen-dən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being transcendent
Examples of transcendence in a Sentence
makes a case for the transcendence of Louis Armstrong's contributions to the field of jazz
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Clouds are a recurring theme in Biggers’ work, symbolizing unencumbered movement and transcendence.
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Laura Dern plays a divorcée who experiences transcendence on an absurdly expensive spiritual retreat, and attempts to bring her vacation self back to her regular life as a suburban corporate drone.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The temple was originally constructed in 1581 and sits at the centre of an artificial lake for spiritual transcendence.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The way Amy Lee’s voice carries pain, power, and transcendence in a single note is exactly what Devil May Cry needed.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Laura Dern plays a divorcée who experiences transcendence on an absurdly expensive spiritual retreat, and attempts to bring her vacation self back to her regular life as a suburban corporate drone.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The temple was originally constructed in 1581 and sits at the centre of an artificial lake for spiritual transcendence.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The way Amy Lee’s voice carries pain, power, and transcendence in a single note is exactly what Devil May Cry needed.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transcendence
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“Transcendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcendence. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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transcendence
noun
tran·scen·dence
tran(t)s-ˈen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being transcendent
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