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
Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said in an email Friday that heavy reliance on outside vendors can increase the risk of fraud or mismanagement if oversight is weak.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Apple, Bose, and Sony all offer outstanding noise-cancelling headphones that silence the outside world while providing top-notch audio quality, advanced transparency modes, solid battery life, and comfortable listening.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
But advocates and oversight groups have long warned that compliance can vary widely, particularly in newer or rapidly established facilities with limited transparency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Mamdani deserves credit for honoring the will of voters and restoring a measure of transparency and accountability.
—Jennifer Jones Austin, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Apple, Bose, and Sony all offer outstanding noise-cancelling headphones that silence the outside world while providing top-notch audio quality, advanced transparency modes, solid battery life, and comfortable listening.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
But advocates and oversight groups have long warned that compliance can vary widely, particularly in newer or rapidly established facilities with limited transparency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Mamdani deserves credit for honoring the will of voters and restoring a measure of transparency and accountability.
—Jennifer Jones Austin, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparency
Noun
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The interview below has been edited for clarity.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Public steps begin with private clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Considered a medium strength shower, the Lyrids lack the brightness and abundance that other showers provide.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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