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However, the highlight of the dress was definitely the high collar, with its see-through fabric extending beyond her neck and formed a mask-like veil over her face.
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Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2023
When attending British Vogue’s Forces for Change party on Thursday night in London, the British pop star and actress, 32, stepped out in a see-through black gown that featured an attached mask-like element on top and lengthy train on the bottom.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Thankfully, unlike some of the other colorful releases this year that hide their light under a bushel, the Sia EP comes in a see-through package, for purposes of display.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
Conference rooms have doors that can switch from opaque to see-through.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
The high waist is very flattering and comfortable, and the fabric is really stretchy but still thick enough to perform during a squat and not be sheer or see-through.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
The Frequent Flyer kit comes in a see-through bag with a sleep mask, a face mask, and a travel pillow.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
Known for her stunning red carpet looks, Mary J. Blige shined in a glitzy black Christian Siriano see-through number.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
Their long bones are hardening, and their skin is thin and see-through but will soon become thicker.
—Alexandra Frost, Parents, 5 Nov. 2023
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Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2023
When attending British Vogue’s Forces for Change party on Thursday night in London, the British pop star and actress, 32, stepped out in a see-through black gown that featured an attached mask-like element on top and lengthy train on the bottom.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Thankfully, unlike some of the other colorful releases this year that hide their light under a bushel, the Sia EP comes in a see-through package, for purposes of display.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
Conference rooms have doors that can switch from opaque to see-through.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
The high waist is very flattering and comfortable, and the fabric is really stretchy but still thick enough to perform during a squat and not be sheer or see-through.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
The Frequent Flyer kit comes in a see-through bag with a sleep mask, a face mask, and a travel pillow.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
Known for her stunning red carpet looks, Mary J. Blige shined in a glitzy black Christian Siriano see-through number.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
Their long bones are hardening, and their skin is thin and see-through but will soon become thicker.
—Alexandra Frost, Parents, 5 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1945, in the meaning defined above
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see-through. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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