TRANSCENDENTAL Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

transcendental

adjective

ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-tᵊl

Definition of transcendental

as in supernatural

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body

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as in superhuman

being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum

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Recent Examples of transcendental Torn recently opened for transcendental drone purveyors Sunn O))), and longtime Sunn collaborator Randall Dunn produced imagine. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 1 June 2026 Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026 In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcendental

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As dark occurrences begin to shatter the quiet of their isolated home, the boy is forced to navigate a harrowing psychological nightmare where the line between real-world madness and supernatural terror blurs.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
The sequel ratchets up the stakes by saddling its cursed protagonist with not only a supernatural nightmare but the pressures of living under an intensely public spotlight.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of supernatural

Adjective

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— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Breen also emphasized that Heath, the film’s protagonist, is different from his other heroes, who tend to have superhuman abilities.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of superhuman

Adjective

An entity behind the disturbance grows increasingly fixated on the family’s daughter, prompting two paranormal investigators to dig into what becomes a traumatic case.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Jessica Chastain stars in Other Mommy as a wife and mom trying to protect her daughter from a paranormal entity that looks just like her.

— Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of paranormal

Adjective

Having spent time with fans in theaters, there really is something magical about bringing that community together.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
In January, just days after the Bears’ magical 2025 dream run ended with a playoff loss, Poles was thrilled when Johnson slammed the back cover on that season and ordered everyone to start working for 2026.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of magical

Adjective

Eddy has been spared the worst violence; the novel casts his racial privilege as a kind of metaphysical exemption.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
There seems to be a deliberate effort here to make the show more fun without dumbing down its metaphysical and philosophical implications.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

Adjective

Following his 2019 essay for the New Yorker, Murakami recounts a compelling history of fatherhood, family and obligation, transforming an uncanny childhood memory into a deeply personal history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
My friend Austin, who has impeccable taste in bad movies and other internet esoterica, reflected on Breen’s uncanny charisma during a recent phone call.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncanny

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That’s how Wagner found Daniel Paul, an architectural historian who researched and documented the 38-foot-tall cupola-style structure built in 1960 by Van Tassel, who ascribed it miraculous powers including antigravity, rejuvenation and time travel.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Words like miraculous, inspirational, incredible, amazing and magical were just some of the adjectives heard at Friday’s event.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of miraculous

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