as in clarity
the state or quality of being easily seen through
because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface
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Recent Examples of transparency
How does the bill increase transparency for energy and water use and protect regular ratepayers?
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s a need for emotional transparency in every way.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In full transparency, what has the reception been like to your latest pivot on Stardust?
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
The last request is for more transparency from top brass in the department for dispatchers and staff.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s a need for emotional transparency in every way.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In full transparency, what has the reception been like to your latest pivot on Stardust?
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
The last request is for more transparency from top brass in the department for dispatchers and staff.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparency
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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An era of clarity and an era of conviction.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The dust reflects light, thus boosting the brightness of the comet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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