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as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
we had to get window shades because passersby could see right through our sheer curtains
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
survivors of the earthquake told of experiencing sheer terror
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the sheer slopes of the ravine
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog
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Recent Examples of sheer
Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Unprocessed-food moms on social media tend to gloss over the sheer amount of money and prep work involved in life without convenience foods.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Its thin, almost-watery texture delivers an exceptional burst of color, that despite its weight, does not sheer out when blended.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The shirt is traditionally made of sheer fabrics woven from pineapple fiber or banana plants, which was perfect for a warm October day that reached the high 80s before kickoff.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Unprocessed-food moms on social media tend to gloss over the sheer amount of money and prep work involved in life without convenience foods.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Minutes after clearing the dock, the vessel's three 147-foot (44.8-meter) masts were sheered by the underside of the bridge, Reuters reported, knocking several naval cadets off its crossbeams.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Its thin, almost-watery texture delivers an exceptional burst of color, that despite its weight, does not sheer out when blended.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheer
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The move by the tech giant set a more transparent bonus system in South Korea’s tech industry.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to create a reliable, transparent capital-return framework comparable to global mining peers such as Barrick and Newmont, while still allowing upside participation in strong gold-price environments.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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There weren’t gaping holes or utter structural breakdowns.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, this is an extremely limited release and the price that commands a steep price.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bunch says ridership stayed stable at a time when most cities saw steep drops.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Using the black nubuck base seen on 1990s looks including the black/red Playoffs and the Aqua colorway, the early 2000s Chrome look deviated from the colorful accents seen on those styles.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Occurring more than halfway through the performance, the scene is used to introduce the tragic backstory of the Phantom character at a freak show — a new narrative deviating from the original source material.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Washington Post reported in August that the administration had veered away from the idea of an IVF coverage requirement for health insurers.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Voyeurism is making its way to handbags, via mesh, loose weaves and translucent fabrics, resulting in a see-through effect.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 3,479,500 copies in pure album sales for the first week set a record on Billboard’s sales chart, of course.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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When there's no thesis or insight, this series feels dangerously close to pure exploitation of a tragedy real people have endured.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The superintendent of Julian Union Elementary School District is retiring at the end of the school year after more than a decade leading the tiny rural district in San Diego County’s mountainous east.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sporty green notes of bergamot, geranium, and moss intensify the original, bringing to mind fresh water and mountainous woods.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Sheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheer. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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