saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme
Examples of see through in a Sentence
Adjective
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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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The strategist added that the rotation out of growth names has largely been seen through the broader tech sell-off, while the rebound in value stocks comprises cyclical names with some defensive tickers.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The outer layer is made of 100 percent cotton for a breathable, soft texture that resembles linen, and it’s lined inside with a layer of polyester fabric that’s lightweight while preventing any see-through areas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Small green stud earrings and loose hair kept the accessories and beauty in the same cool palette seen through the look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The strategist added that the rotation out of growth names has largely been seen through the broader tech sell-off, while the rebound in value stocks comprises cyclical names with some defensive tickers.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The Red Sox’s jersey situation played out much quicker than the MLB’s see-through pants controversy two years ago.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The outer layer is made of 100 percent cotton for a breathable, soft texture that resembles linen, and it’s lined inside with a layer of polyester fabric that’s lightweight while preventing any see-through areas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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