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as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Stars like Lee and Elle Fanning took to the carpet in see-through gowns from the likes of Loewe and Balmain.
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Some see-through looks teased just a peek of skin, and others playfully dared onlookers not to stare.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Its red stomach and orangish-brown digestive gland are visible within its see-through body.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
These sheets are substantial-feeling and not at all see-through.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Some see-through looks teased just a peek of skin, and others playfully dared onlookers not to stare.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Its red stomach and orangish-brown digestive gland are visible within its see-through body.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
These sheets are substantial-feeling and not at all see-through.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
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Use transparent metrics, public reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure your company’s AI aligns with ethical standards and human rights ideals.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The legendary wide receiver urged Favre to be transparent in regard to the Mississippi money scandal.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean? Which country has the most twinks?Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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To celebrate the historic blend, the Hibiki 40’s bottle is made of crystal glass with 30 facets crafted by Kagami Crystal, a purveyor to the Japanese imperial family.Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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In some ways, that’s a relief: Ross’ artistically careful filmmaking provides a refuge from all the suffering, a kind of translucent scrim that shields us from the worst.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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And like those old keyboards, there’s a translucent square on the Caps Lock key for the south-facing RGB backlights to shine through when Caps Lock in on.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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While this liquid ode to previous generations is considered its own savoir-faire, the collaboration by Delamain's two most recent cellarmasters, Touteau and Braastad, also celebrates their 30 years of partnership.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Led by Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s recent Make Me Blush liquid blush launch, as well as offerings from Korean makeup brands Peripera and Tony Moly, views for lavender blush surged 13,557 percent during the third quarter of 2024.Noor Lobad, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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The meaning is clear: Without external cues that time is passing, life—even on the page—pauses.Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pain is still fresh, and the solutions are clear.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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