1
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
Cyrus paired her see-through, barely-there gold mesh dress with sky-high hair and heels.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Arguably the biggest stir at the CES 2024 last January was caused by LG’s remarkable prototype see-through OLED TV.
—John Archer, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Its bridal capsule is worth a callout, with its delicate, practically see-through white designs (like this beauty of a bodysuit).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Having the first batch of a song's posts be macro-creators is see-through.
—Sam Saideman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Arguably the biggest stir at the CES 2024 last January was caused by LG’s remarkable prototype see-through OLED TV.
—John Archer, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Its bridal capsule is worth a callout, with its delicate, practically see-through white designs (like this beauty of a bodysuit).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Having the first batch of a song's posts be macro-creators is see-through.
—Sam Saideman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
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This combination of financial advantages and a transparent, investor-friendly system makes the UAE’s Golden Visa program particularly attractive.—
Arash Jalili,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The conversation around money is undergoing a radical transformation, with many now demanding more transparent discussions about finances, recognizing that economic wellness is intrinsically linked to mental and physical health.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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What struck immigrant advocates about the raids was the sheer thuggishness of the operation, which dovetailed neatly with the uncompromosing rhetoric about immigration sounded by Trump during his campaign and in his inaugural speech Monday.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The crystal New Year’s Eve Ball, meanwhile, was introduced in 1999 to welcome the new millennium.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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For more than 20 years scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have occasionally encountered this five-inch translucent creature with a bizarre medley of traits.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The apartment also takes advantage of a row of three sloping windows and a translucent pocket door to the bedroom to create a space that is filled with light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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The rocket is powered by liquid oxygen and liquid methane and is designed to be partially reusable, as Blue Origin aims to launch, land and re-launch each booster as many as 25 times.—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even if valuations are not at their peak, year one of the Trump Administration may offer the best opportunity to get liquid. Medline Industries, a medical supply company controlled by Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, has reportedly filed confidentially to raise $5 billion.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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What the possibly dirty text messages involving Hutchinson might say or who sent them isn’t clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump also makes clear his intent to apply painful public and government pressure on private-sector DEI practices as well, and does not cloak his reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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