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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transparency
Promotions can feel subjective rather than milestone-based, reinforcing the sense that career progression lacks transparency.
—
Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Local residents and officials criticize the secretive deployment, citing lack of transparency and concerns the prefecture could become a conflict target.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Along with transparency and accountability for how the money will be spent, one of Buck’s concerns is that $10 million simply isn’t enough for affordable housing.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The company highlights frequent communication and transparency as central to helping owners feel less alone in a process that can otherwise stretch on indefinitely.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparency
Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Local residents and officials criticize the secretive deployment, citing lack of transparency and concerns the prefecture could become a conflict target.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Along with transparency and accountability for how the money will be spent, one of Buck’s concerns is that $10 million simply isn’t enough for affordable housing.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The company highlights frequent communication and transparency as central to helping owners feel less alone in a process that can otherwise stretch on indefinitely.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparency
Noun
-
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
