1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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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
These storage containers have see-through lids, snap securely closed, and stack neatly on top of one another.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
At the end of the segment, a soaking-wet Holland stood up in the bath as his white T-shirt clung to his toned body, displaying his muscular body beneath the now see-through fabric.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Transparent, lightweight fabrics remain popular both on and off designer runways and during this especially hot summer, fashion aficionados are making the see-through look their own more than ever.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Aug. 2025
Worrying about your shorts riding up (or, even worse, being see-through).
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 July 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
At the end of the segment, a soaking-wet Holland stood up in the bath as his white T-shirt clung to his toned body, displaying his muscular body beneath the now see-through fabric.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Transparent, lightweight fabrics remain popular both on and off designer runways and during this especially hot summer, fashion aficionados are making the see-through look their own more than ever.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Aug. 2025
Worrying about your shorts riding up (or, even worse, being see-through).
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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Be transparent – be open about your financial journey by sharing your goals, celebrating your wins, and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Prior to the audit, members of the news media had sent Mayor Quinton Lucas a joint letter urging the council to work collaboratively with journalists and allow greater access to transparent and accurate information.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Swimming through the crystal blue waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, divers watched the hubbub of life on the coral reef.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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For a more passive activity on Wrightsville’s crystal blue waters, hop aboard a boat for a relaxing cruise on the calm waters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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My undereye skin has become thinner and more translucent, and covering dark shadows and redness around the eyes without leaving a cakey or dusty texture is tricky.—
Erica Metzger,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cook, picking up any browned bits from bottom of Dutch oven using a wooden spoon, until mixture sputters, releases its water, and then cooks off and sizzles and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Without a clear national figurehead, however, that task largely falls to Democratic mayors, several of whom stressed that their cities are successfully combating violence.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For example, for -196, Suntory uses a freeze crush process in which whole fruits - lemons, strawberries, etc - are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Gather your ingredients: Choose a liquid base, such as milk, coconut milk, almond milk, water, yogurt, or fruit juice.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
20 Aug. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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