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Recent Examples of see-through Less transparent than a sheer design but with a similar gauzy effect, semi-sheer curtains serve as a happy medium between solid and nearly see-through. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025 The photo shows someone's navel, crotch, and pubic hair, partially visible underneath the zipper on a pair of see-through pants. EW.com, 27 June 2025 The shoe is a pointed-toe pump set on a 105mm stiletto heel and crafted from leather and soft see-through Plexi around the sides of the foot, giving a crystal slipper illusion. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 June 2025 Dressed in a white, nearly see-through dress with glitter on her face, Lorde threw her hands up toward the venue’s disco ball and looked like an ethereal reincarnation of herself. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
  • 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
  • Several silhouettes were encased in rigid, transparent plastic shells, and veiled, sometimes with bejeweled faces.
    Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Some may prove useful in the long run and others illusory, but for now they are statistically swamped by the sheer amount of renewable power coming online.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
  • The sheer variety of equipment, the pace of change and rising customer demands call for something better: a knowledge capture process that’s baked into the daily workflow.
    Thomas Cottereau, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 July 2025
  • They’re often shot on the iPhone’s 0.5 lens, with the flash shining in Aron’s crystal blue eyes, like a tractor beam is about to scoop her up, far away from Ireland’s greenery.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • This jewelry organizer, for instance, includes necklace clips, ring holders, translucent zipper pockets, and an earring plate for easy access to your bling.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • American contemporary artist and sculptor, Larry Bell, sent her a translucent pendant.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
  • Establishing clear protocols for collaborative action and conducting regular stress tests and drills—simulating everything from accidents to public health emergencies—helps identify vulnerabilities and familiarizes all parties with their roles before a real crisis hits.
    Daniel Brillman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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