1
as in crystal
easily seen through
bottles of blue transparent glass
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as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
flowy summer dresses made partly of chiffon or other transparent fabrics
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Recent Examples of transparent
The bag is also offered in opaque and transparent designs; the clear version would also be a great stadium bag.
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Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Uncanny too were the dusty pinks, approximating Penn’s beloved, nearly transparent poppies.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
According to Bethany Menzel, co-founder and creative director of Saltyface, transparent tanning products that develop gradually are the way to go for an everyday glow that’s easy to maintain.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Uncanny too were the dusty pinks, approximating Penn’s beloved, nearly transparent poppies.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
According to Bethany Menzel, co-founder and creative director of Saltyface, transparent tanning products that develop gradually are the way to go for an everyday glow that’s easy to maintain.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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There’s clear evidence that some of the links between larger climate patterns in the atmosphere are being altered by climate change, Trenberth said.
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.
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Economists’ dream of a highly liquid marketplace for information has, in some form, come true – with some asterisks.
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Switch to Liquid Soap The easiest change is to switch from bar soap to a liquid or gel body wash.
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Nymphs are small and translucent.
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There’s the striking translucent shell of the $2-billion Intuit Dome.
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The lush gardens, manicured but also a touch sauvage, have plenty of recliners, and a crystalline pool just begs for a quick dip.
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The volume of crystalline API needed to dose 450 million patients with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine would fill just two milk gallon jugs, Asparouhov said.
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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