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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After a lawsuit accused the college’s board of trustees of violating Florida’s public transparency laws, the school took a new vote in December — clearing the way for the state to transfer the land.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Limited price transparency also means the shortage could be worse than available numbers suggest.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Questions may be edited for brevity and clarity.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Letters will be edited for clarity and length.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Follow with low lighting throughout the home rather than returning to full brightness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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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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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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