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 In Yolan, a fine Italian dining restaurant, there’s a see-through cheese cave, housing 80-pound wheels of cheese. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The 70,000-square foot indoor waterpark is set to open in mid-October with the upgrades which will include a new see-through roof. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Dua Lipa stunned in a see-through corset dress with a head-to-toe open back slit during a night at the opera in Milan, Italy on September 20. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 The 35 mm, meanwhile, plays host to the IWC Caliber 47110, which can be spotted via the see-through sapphire-crystal caseback; that movement has enough juice to be powered for 42 hours. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 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
  • Its transparent appearance could also help researchers observe how fuel moves and burns.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All of which suggest that long-term competitive advantage will rely on building agile, transparent and technology-backed supply networks.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Measure what got shipped, not how many hours a screen stayed unlocked or what the sheer activity is, which is based on keystrokes and mouse movements.
    — Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Lula overcame these obstacles with sheer people power, thanks to a 10 million-person-strong digital army organized over WhatsApp focused on getting his campaign message out.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • As mentioned, this new skin trend takes its name from mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake treat famous for its bouncy texture, plump appearance, and smooth, slightly translucent surface.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The upper is constructed of a gray mesh with matching suede overlays and translucent TPU side panels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of translucent
Adjective
  • Nowhere has that shift been clearer than in the outlet’s X feed since the United States went to war with Iran in February.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The resounding answer is clearer to the couple than ever before.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Together, these ingredients form a deep eutectic solvent, a liquid mixture whose components interact through forces such as hydrogen bonding and ion-dipole interactions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The liquid sunscreen has an ultralight texture and a silky feel.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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