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Recent Examples of vitreous
The researchers sorted the mosaic’s tesserae material into four key groups: vitreous (glass-like), calcium carbonate-based, silicate-based and a combination of the latter two.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
The surgery, called a pars plana vitrectomy with air tamponade, is commonly performed to fix retina tears or detachments by replacing part of the vitreous fluid inside the eye with air, thereby allowing the eye to maintain its shape in your skull after a portion has been removed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Per the autopsy, Garrison's blood alcohol level was .307% based on his iliac blood analysis and .370% based on his vitreous analysis.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Sealed in 1940 and destined to be opened in the year 8113, the Crypt is
a twenty-foot-long, ten-foot-high chamber…massive for a time capsule, consisting of granite walls lined with vitreous porcelain enamel embedded in pitch.
—Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 26 Apr. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
The surgery, called a pars plana vitrectomy with air tamponade, is commonly performed to fix retina tears or detachments by replacing part of the vitreous fluid inside the eye with air, thereby allowing the eye to maintain its shape in your skull after a portion has been removed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Per the autopsy, Garrison's blood alcohol level was .307% based on his iliac blood analysis and .370% based on his vitreous analysis.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Sealed in 1940 and destined to be opened in the year 8113, the Crypt is
a twenty-foot-long, ten-foot-high chamber…massive for a time capsule, consisting of granite walls lined with vitreous porcelain enamel embedded in pitch.
—Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 26 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitreous
Adjective
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Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2024
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The Alaskan storm generated a huge ocean swell that was glassier than a champagne flute when the clouds lifted on Saturday afternoon, mesmerizing surfers.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Apple is also offering two cases for the smartphone, a translucent case that is less than 1mm thin.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The update promised clarity and focus by stripping away leather stitching, felt, and other textures in favor of flat colors, thin fonts, and translucent panes.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its pedal, or the main part of its body, is semitransparent, flat and disc-like, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The semitransparent nail trend is distinct in its high-gloss finish and gel-like surface that looks almost like a juicy, shiny lip gloss for your nails.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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Seeing the works in person, one is struck by the elaborate Art Nouveau–style frames that form substantial prosceniums for these diaphanous tableaux.—
Elizabeth Mangini,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sure, the diaphanous look isn’t exactly suitable for dropping temps, but its dark palette and witchy energy befit a funeral for summer 2025, and a look ahead to the fall months.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Vitreous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitreous. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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