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Examples of see-through in a Sentence

consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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The sleeves had a semi-see-through quality, while the body of the dress clung to the longtime model’s frame. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 The material is incredibly soft and also has a good weight to it, so nothing is ever see-through. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 It was likely inspired by a similarly see-through, all-black look from Gucci’s spring summer 1996 collection. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 For something this lightweight and breathable, that’s a huge win for me because see-through leggings are an absolute dealbreaker. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for see-through

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of see-through was in 1851

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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see-through. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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