semitranslucent

Definition of semitranslucentnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitranslucent
Adjective
  • Nymphs are small and translucent.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • There’s the striking translucent shell of the $2-billion Intuit Dome.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 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
  • Dion’s look appeared to be made out of a slightly sheer material, showing off her legs through the diaphanous fabric.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Audiences peer into the heart of things, and the whole world suddenly becomes lucid.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Semitranslucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitranslucent. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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