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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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The top-half was flesh-toned, which caused some people to mistake it for a sheer or see-through dress.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
And unlike similar styles — even pricier ones, according to shoppers — the fabric isn’t see-through.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Posing on top of an antique vanity and inside a wooden cabinet, Bieber cycled through a parade of sheer lace, see-through mesh, and strappy designs in shades of red, black, pink, and cream.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The top-half was flesh-toned, which caused some people to mistake it for a sheer or see-through dress.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
And unlike similar styles — even pricier ones, according to shoppers — the fabric isn’t see-through.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for see through
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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