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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
Granting these waivers would further erode the Commission's efforts to establish a fair, pro-consumer unlocking framework and could unravel the progress made toward a more competitive and transparent wireless marketplace.
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
The singer looked every bit of classy in a white wedding gown with transparent tulle sleeves and pearls, a long trailing veil, and white pumps.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
The drink gets its name from the presentation of the coffee foam over the transparent coconut water, giving it a cloud-like appearance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Companies can do this by involving employees in the AI design process, being transparent about capabilities, and training staff for new human-centric roles.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
The singer looked every bit of classy in a white wedding gown with transparent tulle sleeves and pearls, a long trailing veil, and white pumps.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
The drink gets its name from the presentation of the coffee foam over the transparent coconut water, giving it a cloud-like appearance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Companies can do this by involving employees in the AI design process, being transparent about capabilities, and training staff for new human-centric roles.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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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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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
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The landscape of potential O’Brien challengers isn’t yet clear, but Hooker, the Philadelphia Local official, is one of them.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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American contemporary artist and sculptor, Larry Bell, sent her a translucent pendant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The volume boasts hundreds of vivid concept sketches, set design layouts and unit photography showing Superman’s Metropolis skyline, the crystalline grandeur of the Fortress of Solitude and the Daily Planet newsroom.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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This year’s collection spans everywhere from the Hollywood Hills to the historic streets of Paris, from the crystalline waters of Jamaica to the bustling energy of New York City.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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