1
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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3
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
Through its services, artists are able to operate independently, distributing their music with a direct, transparent line to revenue streams across streaming services and other consumption avenues.
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Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Southwest built its brand by refusing to follow the example of other major airlines, winning over loyal travelers who appreciated its transparent, unrestrictive pricing.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The group’s lengthy application material is publicly available and the EPA used a rigorous selection process, Climate United said, adding that its spending is transparent.
—Michael Phillis and Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Southwest built its brand by refusing to follow the example of other major airlines, winning over loyal travelers who appreciated its transparent, unrestrictive pricing.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The group’s lengthy application material is publicly available and the EPA used a rigorous selection process, Climate United said, adding that its spending is transparent.
—Michael Phillis and Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bold patterns lend a nostalgic edge and rich textures add depth and opulence, accented by crystal roses and delicate pearls.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Never one to shy away from speaking her mind, the All-Star made her position clear on a recent episode of her Unapologetically Angel podcast.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 12 Best Face Sunscreens Powder Blush In recent years, alternatives to powder blush, like cream blushes and liquid blushes, have become more popular.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Is there a type of laundry detergent that's best for sensitive skin? For sensitive skin, liquid laundry detergents are typically your best bet in terms of gentle formulas.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Mar. 2025
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are more than a few scenes here where the substitution of stuntman for star is obvious.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apple's latest app for iOS, Apple Invites, may also offer a sneak peek, with more vibrant colors than other native apps and a settings page that makes prominent use of the translucent backgrounds seen on visionOS.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are already Meta Ray-Bans with translucent frames—the shiny caramel transparent design looks terrific—but there’s another thing about the new pair that’s unique: the Coperni branding.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The hardware seemed mature and ready to use today -- the process to snap on and take off is straightforward, and once connected the camera UI switches to the optical lens.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mission, though, is much more straightforward: Explore the origins of the universe.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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