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see-through

adjective

ˈsē-ˌthrü How to pronounce see-through (audio)
Definition of see-throughnext
1
as in transparent
easily seen through consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon

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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s

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Recent Examples of see-through Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 The stretchy fabric is breathable without being see-through, and its four-way stretch moves with you throughout the day. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 All this happens in a see-through cold compartment where concoctions spin around, turning from liquid to frozen semisolid. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. crystal
  4. translucent
  5. clear
  6. liquid
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
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  • 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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  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
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  • Season lightly with salt and sprinkle in the remaining tebil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, translucent, and just beginning to take on color, about 12 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and golden around the edges, 8–10 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of translucent
Adjective
  • The appeal for South Africa’s government is clear in Mokopane, the nearest town to Mogalakwena.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • It was confiscated, and she was handed back the clear plastic case.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
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  • His research later expanded into flexible electronics, liquid metal electronics, microsupercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reflections, liquid surfaces, shimmering light and fluid choreography underscore the magnetic tension between the two artists, who share the same effortless chemistry that powered their previous global hits.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquid

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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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