Definition of transparencynext
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 The campaign highlights core values like transparency and traceability, in addition to environmental responsibility, circular-economy initiatives and ingredients. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 At the meetings, dozens of parents have raised concerns about the district’s new Elevate model, scripted curriculum, dual-enrollment program decline, and a lack of communication and transparency from district leaders. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 The fight has raised broader questions about transparency, oversight and trust at City Hall. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2026 This simply highlights that the potential diversification benefit comes with different characteristics, particularly around liquidity and transparency. — Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency
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Noun
  • Your responsibility is to treat him and yourself with fairness and with clarity.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to his hard-nosed approach, Zahnd developed a reputation as a prosecutor with a keen sense of moral clarity.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • At that pace, Earth’s night doubles in brightness about every eight years.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The rocky planet's exceptional brightness is a side effect of its dense atmosphere, which veils the planet's surface beneath dense sulphuric acid clouds that reflect 70% of incoming sunlight back out into space, according to MIT.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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