as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
the bride wore a diaphanous veil
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Recent Examples of diaphanous
In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
The end result is a pretty amorphous, diaphanous structure, reminiscent of Lynda Benglis—something very unusual in my work.
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Theo Belci,
Artforum,
27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Tate McRae opted for a diaphanous sheer white gown at last year’s VMAs.
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Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
The end result is a pretty amorphous, diaphanous structure, reminiscent of Lynda Benglis—something very unusual in my work.
—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Tate McRae opted for a diaphanous sheer white gown at last year’s VMAs.
—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
Adjective
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Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
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Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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Summer’s sweetest nail trend is ripe with berry colors and translucent jelly finishes.
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The meat is cut on a Berkel slicer to near-translucent thinness, bringing out the sweetness of the fat.
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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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