1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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2
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
From Bella Hadid in see-through Saint Laurent in 2024 to Elle Fanning in a dramatic Alexander McQueen train in 2023, some of the most memorable looks from the Cannes Film Festival in recent years have been voluminous or sheer.
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Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 May 2025
In Hollywood, the see-through style was present in almost every single red carpet event in the past year, including the Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The gown Berry wore for the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony Tuesday night also had black stripes but was not see-through.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The denim is thick enough to not be see-through and stretchy enough to be comfy and supportive.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 May 2025
In Hollywood, the see-through style was present in almost every single red carpet event in the past year, including the Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The gown Berry wore for the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony Tuesday night also had black stripes but was not see-through.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The denim is thick enough to not be see-through and stretchy enough to be comfy and supportive.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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In Minneapolis, for instance, attorney Dean Thomson sued the city a couple of years ago to force local violence intervention groups to be more transparent.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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The goal of the mapping tool is to allow for a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects, while at the same time protecting Connecticut’s environmental and natural resources, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Johnson paired the look with sheer black tights, giving the ensemble a unified tonal element overall.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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The sheer emotional momentum of being part of something—a sea of people unified by purpose—dissipates into the static of daily life.—
Adam Met,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Use just your fingertips when washing the rim of a crystal glass, for instance.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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There are five shades available—translucent to complexion toned—each packed with a finely mille powder to set makeup without budging.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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That ties in with reports that the software Apple will announce is predicted to have more of the translucent feel of Apple Vision Pro menus.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate aim, though, is liquid cooling with fewer moving parts (apart from Noctua’s already quiet fans) and no vibration.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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While whisky can often be considered a liquid investment, please do not listen to any broker who compares the market liquidity to that of an individual savings account (ISA).—
Oliver Court,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Just clear structure, early accountability and transparent expectations.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But Martin found the commonality and presented one clear vision.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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