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
Brands are getting more creative, which can lead to pieces in incredibly bright hues, prints, and even in some cases, translucency.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
For privacy, the windows switch to opaque at the push of a button, offering a sliding scale of translucency settings in between.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
For privacy, the windows switch to opaque at the push of a button, offering a sliding scale of translucency settings in between.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for translucency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucency
Noun
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In the new paper, the authors make eight recommendations and provide a checklist to systematize benchmark criteria and improve the transparency and trust in benchmarks.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Known for its organic womenswear, childrenswear and baby clothing, the lifestyle brand plays up well-being, transparency and responsible production.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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An era of clarity and an era of conviction.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The dust reflects light, thus boosting the brightness of the comet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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