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gauzelike

adjective

Definition of gauzelikenext
as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through a beautiful, gauzelike fabric

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  1. transparent
  2. sheer
Adjective
  • To ensure durability in saline conditions, the researchers used butyl rubber and cover glass, topped with a transparent epoxy resin outer protective layer to build a waterproof, pressure-resistant, and corrosion-resistant armor.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers linked molecules from a viscous oil and a gas to produce a new variation of this polymer, resulting in a transparent, moldable goo with a consistency similar to Blu Tack.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Recommended by Our Editors The sheer aura of this sandbox, and your agile tools for exploring it, almost make the rest of Control Resonant feel perfunctory by comparison.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The skirt also featured a ribbon waist tie and a sheer, tulle underlayer visible beneath the thigh-high slit.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheer
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“Gauzelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauzelike. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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