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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
Spend an evening enjoying the coastline in a transparent kayak outfitted with underwater LED lights.
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
If an item is too expensive, experts recommend being transparent about finances.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 July 2025
With a strong design sensibility and a commitment to transparent production, Van den Heede plays a key role in ensuring that Advance Sico’s offerings align with the cultural and commercial priorities of the EU market.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags
Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
If an item is too expensive, experts recommend being transparent about finances.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 July 2025
With a strong design sensibility and a commitment to transparent production, Van den Heede plays a key role in ensuring that Advance Sico’s offerings align with the cultural and commercial priorities of the EU market.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags
Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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In sizzling snapshots, Graham is seen enjoying the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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But his bet is clear: That in a fractured media world, personality, tone, and trust matter more than legacy or even scale.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Now it's become clear that electric vehicles won’t take over as quickly as expected.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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More significantly, all four stations have translucent roofs that, aside from offering decent shade and shelter, feel to us like a bit of a neighborhood nod to the grand terminals of old.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Add onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Nature lovers, however, can snorkel in the crystalline waters of Cozumel, hike through the copper-colored canyons of Chihuahua, or witness bioluminescent plankton sparkling along the shores of Holbox Island.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The unique geology of Mexico's Yucatán has left the jungles surrounding Tulum studded with cenotes, sinkholes filled with spectacularly still, crystalline waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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