How to Use opaque in a Sentence

opaque

adjective
  • When the timer goes off, check the eggs: the whites should be just set and opaque.
    Sarah Rense, Esquire, 30 Oct. 2017
  • If your shrimp are opaque and springy to the touch, they're done.
    Jenny Rosenstratch, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • For years, the workings of News Feed were rather opaque.
    Nicholas Thompson, WIRED, 23 May 2018
  • But step inside and lock the door, and the walls become opaque.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The fabric is opaque, and the shirt has no tags for a smooth finish.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • As soon as the salmon begins to turn opaque, sprinkle in the wine.
    Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • But that wasn't even the most opaque thing Sanders said Wednesday.
    Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Work by sight and feel: at the very moment the shrimp are opaque and firm, they’re done.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 17 July 2019
  • At times, Zane has been opaque about his role with Parkpine.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Turn fish and cook just until opaque all the way through, about 1 minute.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 26 Mar. 2018
  • Fry until the whites are opaque but the yolks are still soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The shade itself is creamy, opaque, and just a little dusty.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
  • The sheets will turn from yellowish to opaque and white.
    Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, 26 Apr. 2012
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cook for 1 minute, or until the beans are hot and all the squid is opaque.
    Ted Weesner, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Do the companies need to be less opaque about their tech?
    Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Made with a poly-spandex blend, each pair is soft, stretchy, and opaque.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Women's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Broil the salmon for 6 to 8 minutes, or until just opaque and flaky.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 May 2018
  • Add the shrimp, crab legs and sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and the clams have opened.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Think Julie Taymor-ish, but more opaque and in shades of icy blue and white.
    Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 9 Nov. 2019
  • From his perspective, the process of drafting the rules was opaque.
    Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2023
  • Miller admits that the waiver process can be opaque and lengthy.
    John Donvan, ABC News, 2 May 2024
  • The fish will be opaque and flake and the vegetables will be crisp-tender.
    Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Some of its puzzles might seem too opaque if there weren't guides a click away.
    Christopher Byrd, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The fish is finished when the rosy hue of fish becomes opaque in color.
    Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity.com, 16 May 2017
  • The fish inside the parchment should be opaque in color.
    Redbook, 21 Mar. 2012
  • The chilled pint glass has a dark golden hue, nearly opaque.
    Anna Kramer, WSJ, 21 July 2023
  • Trusts also make wealth so opaque that it can’t be taxed.
    Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, The New Republic, 22 June 2021
  • One human face is as opaque as the point where time began.
    Christian Wiman, Harper's magazine, 20 Jan. 2020
  • Black elongates the leg, and a sheer tight, as opposed to opaque, adds dimension to your overall look.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Faraj's relatives said his detention and trial were opaque and tinged with threats against family members.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024

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