as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value
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Recent Examples of translucence
Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence.
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Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Notable for their saucer-like shape, translucence and thin, trailing tentacles, jellyfish can be visually mesmerizing.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023
There's a bit of translucence on the edges of the fire people.
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
In the opening scenes of Pablo Larraín’s new movie, the Princess of Wales — played with remarkable translucence by Kristen Stewart — has gotten lost after deciding to make her own way to Sandringham, to the manor where the royal family gathers for their Christmas celebration.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2021
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Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Notable for their saucer-like shape, translucence and thin, trailing tentacles, jellyfish can be visually mesmerizing.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023
There's a bit of translucence on the edges of the fire people.
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
In the opening scenes of Pablo Larraín’s new movie, the Princess of Wales — played with remarkable translucence by Kristen Stewart — has gotten lost after deciding to make her own way to Sandringham, to the manor where the royal family gathers for their Christmas celebration.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
Noun
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Maryland’s approach to youth justice should be grounded in ethical integrity, transparency and collaboration.—
Philip Caldwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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Amid such rapid growth and expansion, the company never lost sight of its values and commitment to transparency and sustainability.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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President-elect Donald J. Trump was set to meet with Republican senators in Washington on Wednesday, with those lawmakers hoping for clarity on his preferred strategy.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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In separate interviews, which have been edited and condensed for clarity, TVLine spoke with Rodríguez and co-showrunners Liz Heldens and Daniel Thomsen about Tuesday’s Season 3 premiere….—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Corsair says the monitor can hit 350 nits of brightness.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Jan. 2025
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Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
13 Sep. 2024
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For privacy, the windows switch to opaque at the push of a button, offering a sliding scale of translucency settings in between.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2024
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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