lucency

noun

ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce lucency (audio)
Definition of lucencynext
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through the lucency of the membrane

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucency
  1. transparency
  2. clarity
  3. brightness
  4. brilliance
  5. translucency
Noun
  • Yet, this model has remained largely unchanged since the last century, operating with a relative lack of transparency and inefficiencies that have left many questioning its true value.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
  • For countries willing to act boldly, Bitcoin offers a blueprint for the future: secure reserves safeguarded by cutting-edge technology, transparency that builds trust at every level, and the agility to thrive in volatile geopolitical landscapes.
    Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of transparency
Noun
  • This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • The planet and star will be at almost equal brightness and their color contrast will be striking.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the eclipse ends as the moon returns to normal brightness at 4:47 a.m.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
  • For privacy, the windows switch to opaque at the push of a button, offering a sliding scale of translucency settings in between.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of translucency
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“Lucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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