as in transparent
not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through
Frosted glass is translucent. translucent gemstones
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Recent Examples of translucent
Saute for 7 minutes or until onion pieces are translucent.
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Alabaster Cavern Alabaster Caverns State Park Oklahoma
Alabaster is a white, translucent mineral lighter and softer than marble, formed after an inland sea evaporated.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 4 Apr. 2025
And opt for a lightweight, translucent brightening powder instead of anything heavy, matte, or oil-absorbing.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Alabaster Cavern Alabaster Caverns State Park Oklahoma
Alabaster is a white, translucent mineral lighter and softer than marble, formed after an inland sea evaporated.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 4 Apr. 2025
And opt for a lightweight, translucent brightening powder instead of anything heavy, matte, or oil-absorbing.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucent
Adjective
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When fiscal and monetary policy is transparent and rule-based, risk premiums decline and valuations stabilize.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Our hope is that this moment serves as an opportunity for reflection, paving the way for a more thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative relationship moving forward.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Depending on the liquid cooler size, the system will include six or seven fans, with two on the bottom forcing air up, two front fans facing inward from the front panel, and double or triple fans along the top facing downward.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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“Translucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucent. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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