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as in crystal
easily seen through
bottles of blue transparent glass
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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
Earning trust requires listening deeply, being transparent, and putting residents’ needs above politics.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
And celebrities are now transparent, admitting to plastic surgery, and are looking really good.
—Emily Trainham , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This new tariff would generate significant revenue, and the related workers could come out of the shadows, pay their taxes, and make a more transparent, free and fair labor market.
—Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The saturation of drone surveillance, for example, has made nearly all troop movement visible and therefore vulnerable, creating a transparent battlefield: anything that moves near the frontline is struck within a matter of minutes.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
And celebrities are now transparent, admitting to plastic surgery, and are looking really good.
—Emily Trainham , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This new tariff would generate significant revenue, and the related workers could come out of the shadows, pay their taxes, and make a more transparent, free and fair labor market.
—Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The saturation of drone surveillance, for example, has made nearly all troop movement visible and therefore vulnerable, creating a transparent battlefield: anything that moves near the frontline is struck within a matter of minutes.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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Swimming through the crystal blue waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, divers watched the hubbub of life on the coral reef.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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For a more passive activity on Wrightsville’s crystal blue waters, hop aboard a boat for a relaxing cruise on the calm waters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The logic is clear: federal funds, institutional oversight, and NCAA membership make universities easier to regulate than high school districts, which are governed by state athletic associations.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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My body had held on to every morsel of food and liquid ounce, unsure when it would be fed again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cook, picking up any browned bits from bottom of Dutch oven using a wooden spoon, until mixture sputters, releases its water, and then cooks off and sizzles and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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My undereye skin has become thinner and more translucent, and covering dark shadows and redness around the eyes without leaving a cakey or dusty texture is tricky.—
Erica Metzger,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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In the Richard Donner films, an ice crystal was thrown into the ground, and a crystalline structure would grow out of the ground.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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