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.
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Sheri Linden,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Quick-cut to her fingertips, visible through the dough’s elastic translucence.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Their almost ghostly translucence reveals vibrant orange internal organs, lending them an otherworldly glow.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Paris Texas’ Lidia styles have become a summer mainstay among celebrities embracing mesh and translucence.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Trust now depends on transparency, documentation and clear communication about how visual evidence is produced.
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
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But the first World Cup expanded to 48 teams isn’t likely to provide any real clarity until the Round of 16.
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
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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.
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The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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