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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Worrying about your shorts riding up (or, even worse, being see-through). Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 July 2025 For the occasion, Ellie wore a white crochet, see-through dress with lace trimming. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 29 July 2025 Material: Cotton and linen Sizes available: XS–XL Pros: Many different color options available Cons: Some shoppers say the fabric is see-through. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 July 2025 The mesh Alaia ballet flats — fashion search engine Lyst’s hottest product at the end of 2024 — are almost see-through, much to some fashionistas’ delight and others’ chagrin. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for see-through

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of see-through was in 1945

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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see-through. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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