LUCENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

lucency

noun

ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of lucency

as in transparency

the state or quality of being easily seen through the lucency of the membrane

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Noun

If diamonds are involved, GIA certification is the standard to look for, offering a layer of transparency that a significant purchase deserves.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Sanders, like others who have dealt with the organization this year, appreciated Toboni’s transparency.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

The desire for clarity about one’s body is an old one that predates the medicine that both Leja and Reich study.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Over time, the same system that profited from his brilliance proved indifferent to his vulnerability, and his life became reduced to a singular narrative of addiction and demise.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Howe’s first excursion into the Champions League stretched the squad to translucency, while executive churn, financial restrictions and then a summer of carnage in the transfer market have been challenges to overcome.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.

— Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of translucency

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