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transcend

[tran-send] / trænˈsɛnd /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

With my mind on Turner, I do transcend; I feel so emboldened I could leave anything behind in peace after the session.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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

The future will erase everything—there's no level of fame or genius that allows you to transcend oblivion.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green