TRANSLUCENCE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

translucence

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of translucence

as in transparency

the state or quality of being easily seen through the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value

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Recent Examples of translucence As the writer, Iris, Naomi Watts is an engaging fusion of intellectual acuity and emotional translucence. — Sheri Linden, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Quick-cut to her fingertips, visible through the dough’s elastic translucence. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 Their almost ghostly translucence reveals vibrant orange internal organs, lending them an otherworldly glow. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Paris Texas’ Lidia styles have become a summer mainstay among celebrities embracing mesh and translucence. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for translucence

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Noun

Third, and most consequential for brand strategy, is a tightening expectation of transparency.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Like with Costco, greater price transparency could even reinforce TJX's value proposition.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

But a lack of clarity about what exactly the employees did, or may have shared with METR, has fueled speculation about what happened.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Outside the abusive behavior rules, Anthropic's other changes focus on wording and clarity for users rather than introducing new policies.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Howe’s first excursion into the Champions League stretched the squad to translucency, while executive churn, financial restrictions and then a summer of carnage in the transfer market have been challenges to overcome.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.

— Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

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