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Recent Examples of semitransparent
These devices use semitransparent fluorescent glass that absorbs part of the sunlight, emits light, and directs it to solar cells placed on the edges for power generation.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Its pedal, or the main part of its body, is semitransparent, flat and disc-like, researchers said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
The semitransparent nail trend is distinct in its high-gloss finish and gel-like surface that looks almost like a juicy, shiny lip gloss for your nails.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 2025
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With an ultralight design that features a semitransparent lighting scheme, this mouse is gorgeous, and its buttons are unbelievably snappy.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
The music video sees Lovato strutting down a hectic street in a pink and white Prada ensemble and a pair of the Italian footwear designer’s popular semitransparent Metropolis sandals, as confirmed by her stylist Chris Horan.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
And in urban centers around the world, semitransparent solar coatings could be wrapped around skyscrapers and other building facades.
—Varun Sivaram, IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2019
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Its pedal, or the main part of its body, is semitransparent, flat and disc-like, researchers said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
The semitransparent nail trend is distinct in its high-gloss finish and gel-like surface that looks almost like a juicy, shiny lip gloss for your nails.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Roccat Kone Pro Air Gaming Mouse for $30 ($50 off)
With an ultralight design that features a semitransparent lighting scheme, this mouse is gorgeous, and its buttons are unbelievably snappy.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
The music video sees Lovato strutting down a hectic street in a pink and white Prada ensemble and a pair of the Italian footwear designer’s popular semitransparent Metropolis sandals, as confirmed by her stylist Chris Horan.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
And in urban centers around the world, semitransparent solar coatings could be wrapped around skyscrapers and other building facades.
—Varun Sivaram, IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitransparent
Adjective
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When the oil begins to ripple, add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue to toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cabbage is softened and slightly translucent.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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At first, the trend saw all of your favorite celebrities following a very specific outfit formula, pairing their diaphanous long skirts with blazers, and only blazers.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Semitransparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitransparent. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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