as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal
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Recent Examples of translucency
With light-medium to medium-full coverage, the pigments are suspended within the balmy base for a translucency that allows light through yet diffuses discoloration—like looking through multiple layers of mesh.
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Katie Becker, Vogue, 4 May 2024
As Harry Caul’s surname suggests, there’s something newborn and blank about him, an idea that’s echoed in the strange, membrane-like translucency of his raincoat.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
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Katie Becker, Vogue, 4 May 2024
As Harry Caul’s surname suggests, there’s something newborn and blank about him, an idea that’s echoed in the strange, membrane-like translucency of his raincoat.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
See All Example Sentences for translucency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucency
Noun
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The page also accuses federal agencies, including NIH and HHS, of breaking laws and violating rules about transparency and cooperation with Congressional investigation.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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More transparency and a reduction in red tape surrounding launch and reentry licensing and activity.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s what Maddon and I talked about during our conversations over multiple interviews, edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The app automatically detects edges, crops intelligently, and enhances images for clarity—all on the fly.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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