semitranslucent

Definition of semitranslucentnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitranslucent
Adjective
  • As opposed to smooth leather uppers, these feature richer-looking design elements, like suede uppers, gold detailing, and translucent gum soles.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 May 2026
  • Pure food-grade silicone is usually translucent or slightly cloudy white with faint gray or blue undertones.
    Ryan Brennan May 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • Follow that up with a coat of protective finish, such as General Finishes Outdoor Oil, or a semitransparent exterior stain.
    Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Or the hundreds of husks left on the ground, brown, semitransparent, upholding the shape of the life that had once been but was now gone?
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • That spirit is exemplified by Ford, a gregarious hostess who moves through the various groupings of women in a diaphanous full-length blue dress, introducing Godfred to a group of attendees and hugging both first-timers and her OGs enthusiastically.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
  • The diaphanous music of Lana Del Rey, though, never sounds bogged down by the anxiety of influence.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Broken down into five lucid chapters, the letter argues against a robotic future, and for a socially just one.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • After the disturbing death of Reverend Bryce at the end of last week’s episode of Widow’s Bay, Tom, Wyck, and Patricia search his office for clues that might explain why this seemingly lucid man of the cloth suddenly hung himself.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • But moving Cale just to stay in that neighborhood would be sheer Looney Tunes.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • The NikeCourt dress features a black, lightweight semi-sheer dress layered over a crimson tank and is currently sold out.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“Semitranslucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitranslucent. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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