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
Their almost ghostly translucence reveals vibrant orange internal organs, lending them an otherworldly glow.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The tights offer a subtle translucence for an elegant look while still maintaining some coverage, bringing just the right amount of sheerness to any outfit.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
To hell with the subtle translucence of chicken stock, or a muted vegetable broth.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Paris Texas’ Lidia styles have become a summer mainstay among celebrities embracing mesh and translucence.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The tights offer a subtle translucence for an elegant look while still maintaining some coverage, bringing just the right amount of sheerness to any outfit.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
To hell with the subtle translucence of chicken stock, or a muted vegetable broth.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 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
Noun
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The decision is raising questions about media access and transparency.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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There is no meaningful competition, no transparency, and no leverage for the businesses footing the bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In designing the translucency of the ship, Cole tinkered in Photoshop, trying to balance the transparency.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2025
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Because Celium is cultivated and finished individually, natural variations in texture and translucency make every piece unique.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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