transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē 
plural transparencies
1
: the quality or state of being transparent
2
: something transparent
especially
: a picture (as on film) viewed by light shining through it or by projection
Examples of transparency in a Sentence
the transparency of a piece of glass
the transparency of their motives
He says that there needs to be more transparency in the way the government operates.
The professor used transparencies and an overhead projector during her lectures.
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For professional artists, labels, distributors, and rightsholders, a small, one-time upload fee may be a reasonable trade-off if there is transparency and accountability in how funds are used.
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Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The technological changes have led to real-time access and greater government transparency, but experts caution that videos still do not tell the full story.
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Taxpayers and families deserve transparency and accountability in how resources are used.
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Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The technological changes have led to real-time access and greater government transparency, but experts caution that videos still do not tell the full story.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Taxpayers and families deserve transparency and accountability in how resources are used.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparency
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparency. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē
-ˈper-
plural transparencies
1
: the quality or state of being transparent
2
: a picture or design on glass, thin cloth, paper, or film viewed by shining light through it or by projection
Medical Definition
transparency
noun
trans·par·en·cy
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē
plural transparencies
: the quality or state of being transparent
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