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
But the union and workers say this is a moment for transparency.
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
But even glowing assessments from his doctors have done little to quiet questions about Trump’s medical transparency and fitness.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The answer, Cain says, lies in transparency — and in communicating clear rules to customers.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The money was meant to be used to ensure deportees were housed in conditions that meet basic humanitarian needs, but, according to the source, there was no oversight or transparency about how that money was used after it was sent.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparency
Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
But even glowing assessments from his doctors have done little to quiet questions about Trump’s medical transparency and fitness.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The answer, Cain says, lies in transparency — and in communicating clear rules to customers.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The money was meant to be used to ensure deportees were housed in conditions that meet basic humanitarian needs, but, according to the source, there was no oversight or transparency about how that money was used after it was sent.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for transparency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparency
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The goalkeeper picture needs clarity, too.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Adjusting images before they are sent for matching – for example, changing brightness levels – can improve accuracy, too.—
Vijayan Asari,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The Danish band’s newfound brightness is apparent from the start, as the album opens with twinkling glockespiel.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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