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as in crystal
easily seen through
bottles of blue transparent glass
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2
as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
flowy summer dresses made partly of chiffon or other transparent fabrics
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Recent Examples of transparent
Vector Algorithmics positions its Futures Algorithm as one example of this principle, combining strict sizing rules with clear documentation and transparent reporting practices.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter are more horizontal, transparent, drawn with lighter lines.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Newsom also issued some vetoes, including on a bill that would have made data centers be more transparent about their water use.
—Kate Wolffe
october 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
This is Trump doing his trademark transparent diplomacy.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter are more horizontal, transparent, drawn with lighter lines.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Newsom also issued some vetoes, including on a bill that would have made data centers be more transparent about their water use.
—Kate Wolffe
october 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
This is Trump doing his trademark transparent diplomacy.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
Adjective
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The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the transition between floors is theatrical, with a crystal elevator that offers shifting vistas of the bay.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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To be clear, the defense isn’t without concerns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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By virtue of its lack of carbs, clear protein doesn’t contain any lactose—a sugar found in dairy that can cause digestive irritation in some people, like bloating and diarrhea.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Or does the sheer scale of the challenge demand the capacity, availability and rock-bottom prices that only established Chinese suppliers can provide?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Queen of the best liquid blush known to humankind, Rare Beauty founder and singer Selena Gomez got hitched last month (September 27) to Benny Blanco.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
14 Oct. 2025
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The oral liquid drugs were found to contain higher levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic ingredient that can lead to serious injury or death, especially in children, according to the agency.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Voyeurism is making its way to handbags, via mesh, loose weaves and translucent fabrics, resulting in a see-through effect.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Opal, which is easily the most mystical, with its whimsical and cloud-like white, blue, and iridescent green swirls of color, is the crystalline form of silica and mineraloid found in rocks.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
9 Oct. 2025
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All crew, all crew — Below Deck Med is pulling up to port for another summer cruising the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean coast.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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