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transcendental

[tran-sen-den-tl, -suhn-] / ˌtræn sɛnˈdɛn tl, -sən- /
ADJECTIVE
surpassing
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It was Thoreau who remarked that “the transcendental philosophy needs the leaven of humor to render it light and digestible,” and one wishes at times that Mr. Nichols wrote with a lighter touch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Kiss All The Time... was promoted as a dance record, inspired by Berlin's club scene and transcendental moments watching bands like LCD Soundsystem.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

But the aid was not "transcendental," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025

Many people report leaving their bodies and other transcendental experiences after near-fatal accidents.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025

Jaime had given up on his idea of drawing Nicolas into transcendental matters of existence.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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