as in clarity
the state or quality of being easily seen through
because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface
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Recent Examples of transparency
China should implement this initiative with full transparency — disclosing Chinese sponsorship in the content — which would strengthen both the credibility of the influencers producing it, and China’s image as a result.
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Zichen Wang, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
The Philippines is stepping boldly into the future Top marks for transparency to whoever named the streets on the Philippine island of Siargao.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The ordinance also would have required fare breakdowns be shared with drivers and riders alike, added transparency regarding driver deactivations and enforced new driver safety measures.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Ukrainian participants criticized the lack of transparency and the absence of any explanation or rationale from forum organizers regarding the choice of guests.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Zichen Wang, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
The Philippines is stepping boldly into the future Top marks for transparency to whoever named the streets on the Philippine island of Siargao.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The ordinance also would have required fare breakdowns be shared with drivers and riders alike, added transparency regarding driver deactivations and enforced new driver safety measures.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Ukrainian participants criticized the lack of transparency and the absence of any explanation or rationale from forum organizers regarding the choice of guests.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparency
Noun
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That kind of clarity—seeing the worst-case scenario and planning backward from it—forced us to confront the unimaginable and design for it.—
Aleksandr Yampolskiy,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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These offer excellent clarity, crisp, clear views, and good color accuracy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Nearly equal in brightness, the contrast in color will be striking.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Enter the clip book light, a good way to light up the page at a brightness suitable for not-so-new eyes without harshing the reading vibes.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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