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
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.
—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
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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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
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
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 headphones boast a 60-hour battery life, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an adjustable head beam.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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As kids get older, this transparency can cross over into talking honestly about social situations, financial decisions, or household values and responsibilities.—
Dina Gachman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People feel energized because there is clarity on where we’re headed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Luckily Fleming, a theater graduate who was also one credit shy of a minor in dance, has an arsenal of tools at his disposal to achieve this clarity.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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But cinema brings something like brightness and hope.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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