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
There was a see-through glass panel on the floor, a large terrace with a dining table, a private plunge pool, and a step ladder that led right into the water.
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
By Gym-Goer By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter
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A Reddit user sparked thousands of responses after posting a dilemma about whether to speak up to a fellow gym-goer whose workout leggings appeared to become see-through during certain exercise moves.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
When in doubt, avoid anything super short, super low-cut, totally see-through, or otherwise provocative.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Sunken water features snake-around plush seating and dining areas, and on the opposite side, its see-through infinity pool is a welcome reprieve during a Dubai scorcher.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
By Gym-Goer By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
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A Reddit user sparked thousands of responses after posting a dilemma about whether to speak up to a fellow gym-goer whose workout leggings appeared to become see-through during certain exercise moves.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
When in doubt, avoid anything super short, super low-cut, totally see-through, or otherwise provocative.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Sunken water features snake-around plush seating and dining areas, and on the opposite side, its see-through infinity pool is a welcome reprieve during a Dubai scorcher.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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Plus, Rogen has been transparent about whom this character is based on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, have a transparent conversation about integrating with core solutions, flexibility and customization, and your roadmap for practical, pragmatic adoption of AI.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Milk bath nails have become popular for its sheer milky color worn by celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The fully autonomous spacecraft offers the most panoramic views of any vehicle of its kind with one-third of the surface area being translucent.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The lobster tails should be translucent when removed from the shells.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Depending on the liquid cooler size, the system will include six or seven fans, with two on the bottom forcing air up, two front fans facing inward from the front panel, and double or triple fans along the top facing downward.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the data, outlined in about 50 slides shown to Ricks and his team over the course of the hour, was clear: The pill, called orforglipron, was a success.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Then clear larger leaves and debris with a rake and push broom.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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