transcend

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“Eternal Life” sprang out of her in one burst, celebrating the power of love to transcend life’s harsh realities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Fanning may be acting in the modern age, but she has the exceptional curiosity and work ethic that transcend trends, making contemporary films feel like instant classics.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

“It’s a planning perspective that’s looking for concrete economic enhancements at the firm and sector level, as opposed to just developing a machine that might transcend humanity,” Webster said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

These two ideas transcend our finite understanding, he wrote, “the former on account of their magnitude, the latter because of their smallness.”

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife