TRANSLUCENCE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

translucence

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of translucence

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. — 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

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Noun

The company said transparency in fulfillment is key to locking on sales during the holiday season and building customer loyalty.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Accredited investor marketing requires patience, consistency, transparency and a genuine commitment to building trust.

— Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
But those hoping for clarity on the Fed’s next rate decision didn’t get it.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

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
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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