Definition of transparencynext
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 As such, the bill risks further making college sports transparency in the Volunteer State an increasingly voluntary proposition. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Questions about cost, authorization, and transparency have fueled debate online, particularly as the video circulated without clarification from military officials. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 In an effort to bolster transparency with the listener, the distributors that deliver credits to all of the big streaming services are also rolling out plans to include AI if it has been used in the creation of a track. Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026 The 2026 Consumer Trust Survey was conducted by surveying 1,000 Americans to gauge consumer sentiment regarding home service costs, price transparency and provider trust. Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency
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Noun
  • Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Follow with low lighting throughout the home rather than returning to full brightness.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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