as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
the bride wore a diaphanous veil
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Recent Examples of diaphanous
Seeing the works in person, one is struck by the elaborate Art Nouveau–style frames that form substantial prosceniums for these diaphanous tableaux.
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Sure, the diaphanous look isn’t exactly suitable for dropping temps, but its dark palette and witchy energy befit a funeral for summer 2025, and a look ahead to the fall months.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
Expect to see tiny, flat-back studs on nude nails, nail art designs done entirely in luxe neutral tones, and sheer textile prints layered over a pale nail that look as delicate and diaphanous as expensive lingerie.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Aug. 2025
Do not those diaphanous wings impede their ability to pursue prey underwater?
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Sure, the diaphanous look isn’t exactly suitable for dropping temps, but its dark palette and witchy energy befit a funeral for summer 2025, and a look ahead to the fall months.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
Expect to see tiny, flat-back studs on nude nails, nail art designs done entirely in luxe neutral tones, and sheer textile prints layered over a pale nail that look as delicate and diaphanous as expensive lingerie.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Aug. 2025
Do not those diaphanous wings impede their ability to pursue prey underwater?
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
Adjective
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Tensions are brewing between Grapevine officials and the Grapevine-Colleyville school district over possible campus closures and whether the district is being transparent about its financial picture.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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My mission since then has been to inform, engage and empower voters to bring more accountable, transparent, responsive, efficient and effective government.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Or does the sheer scale of the challenge demand the capacity, availability and rock-bottom prices that only established Chinese suppliers can provide?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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All of the shoe’s other signature details remain intact including a vibrant yellow suede upper, icy translucent outsole, reflective tongue detailing and custom heel embroidery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their fins and whisker-like barbels are translucent.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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