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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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Goldhill believes this partnership will tackle the biggest barriers patients face, including cost, transparency, and ease of navigation.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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