as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
the bride wore a diaphanous veil
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Recent Examples of diaphanous
Pamela Anderson put on a diaphanous display at Chanel‘s spring 2025 couture fashion show in Paris on Tuesday.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Dakota Fanning also tried out the look at the Globes, although her diaphanous red scarf was built into her red Dolce & Gabbana dress.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
As the head of a tech company, Kidman affects an office version of the high femme with diaphanous blouses and soft updos.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Dakota Fanning also tried out the look at the Globes, although her diaphanous red scarf was built into her red Dolce & Gabbana dress.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
As the head of a tech company, Kidman affects an office version of the high femme with diaphanous blouses and soft updos.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
Adjective
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Retailers can build trust through transparent pricing, flexible options, easy value comparisons, store brand products, and straightforward promotions that resonate across income brackets and help families feel in control.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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More significantly, all four stations have translucent roofs that, aside from offering decent shade and shelter, feel to us like a bit of a neighborhood nod to the grand terminals of old.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Add onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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