as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
the bride wore a diaphanous veil
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Recent Examples of diaphanous
Countless moths beat frenetically around the trap’s white, diaphanous panels, which are swaying with ghostly ripples in a gentle breeze.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Designers leaned into transparency, with diaphanous layers that revealed and concealed in equal measure.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The post was accompanied by a new video for the song, in which Cyrus wears a gauzy white headdress and matching diaphanous, flowing gown, as well as a black dress matched with a sparkling black mask.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Structured blazers and asymmetric white button-ups were juxtaposed with diaphanous maxi dresses, sculptural resin tops, and flowing trains that danced with movement.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Designers leaned into transparency, with diaphanous layers that revealed and concealed in equal measure.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The post was accompanied by a new video for the song, in which Cyrus wears a gauzy white headdress and matching diaphanous, flowing gown, as well as a black dress matched with a sparkling black mask.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Structured blazers and asymmetric white button-ups were juxtaposed with diaphanous maxi dresses, sculptural resin tops, and flowing trains that danced with movement.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
Adjective
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Get 10% off with a Patagonia promo code Patagonia coupon codes are rare to come by; the brand instead focuses on transparent pricing and consistent discounts on last season’s gear.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leading online gold retailers utilize advanced security measures and transparent pricing models to build trust with investors.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For something a bit more romantic, grab a set of sheer lace curtains for just $11.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The sheer number of potential new species illustrates just how little of Argentina’s deep-sea biodiversity has been explored — and how much there is left to protect.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The first step is to cook them in olive oil until translucent, so they all but melt into the meatloaf and add incredible flavor.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The nude base keeps the look balanced, while the translucent red adds that playful, glossy effect that steals the show.—
Paola Zamarripa,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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