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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
Communication Maintain transparent, confident communication with all of your stakeholders, including boards of directors, investors, employees, partners and customers.
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Kevin Jones, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Several EssayPro competitors provide more straightforward guarantees with more transparent, student-friendly terms that make resolving issues less painful.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Unlike his compatriots, Eversley brought science and metaphysics to bear in his explorations of light, routinely applying centripetal force to create sleek, luminous works whose transparent forms radiate a crystalline energy that can seem cool and warm at the same time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2025
There are efforts underway in some countries that would implement stringent regulations that force companies like Google to make their tools more transparent.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Jones, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Several EssayPro competitors provide more straightforward guarantees with more transparent, student-friendly terms that make resolving issues less painful.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Unlike his compatriots, Eversley brought science and metaphysics to bear in his explorations of light, routinely applying centripetal force to create sleek, luminous works whose transparent forms radiate a crystalline energy that can seem cool and warm at the same time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2025
There are efforts underway in some countries that would implement stringent regulations that force companies like Google to make their tools more transparent.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transparent
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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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With the data collected over the years, researchers were able to develop a clearer picture of the sharks’ movements and behavior patterns in the area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The snap-down closure keeps your phone secure all day while the zippered interior has nine slots for cards, including a clear pocket for your ID.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products—including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs—have been recalled due to contamination concerns.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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The new suites will measure 38 square feet, (25% more than the current first class suites), feature the longest bed in the air at 6.5 feet and extend to five windows in side suites to flood the suite with natural light (but with shades that have translucent and blackout options).—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Silky to the touch, this creamy formulation flatters all skin tones—the seemingly peachy-toned product dries down translucent and instantly smooths over the appearance of pores and fine lines.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although cannabis impairment detection is not as straightforward as with alcohol, police are still able to identify it.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Playing net-front is not as straightforward as going to the front of the net and standing there.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The advanced lifting technique — which has become a favorite of specialist surgeons for its apparent longer lasting results — not only repositions the top layer of skin (known as an endoscopic facelift) but also the complex network of tissue and fibrous muscles below.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparent. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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