translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē 
tranz-
plural translucencies
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: something that is translucent
Examples of translucency in a Sentence
the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal
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Because Celium is cultivated and finished individually, natural variations in texture and translucency make every piece unique.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
There's more to Liquid Glass than translucency.
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This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In terms of personnel, Newcastle were stretched to translucency, but Miley rejected his club’s desperation.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
There's more to Liquid Glass than translucency.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In terms of personnel, Newcastle were stretched to translucency, but Miley rejected his club’s desperation.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for translucency
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucency. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sən-sē
: the quality or state of being translucent
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