as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value
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Recent Examples of translucence
In the opening scenes of Pablo Larraín’s new movie, the Princess of Wales — played with remarkable translucence by Kristen Stewart — has gotten lost after deciding to make her own way to Sandringham, to the manor where the royal family gathers for their Christmas celebration.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2021
The objects’ sensuous detail — the delicate translucence of the jade objects, humming with an electric current of green and yellow — clashes with the sterility of the white shelves on which they’re arranged.
—Max Pearl, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
Low level nimbostratus clouds were everywhere, mostly opaque with patches of translucence.
—Sharman Apt Russell, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2018
While the centerpiece is quite tall, guests can still chat freely due to its translucence.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 9 Dec. 2022
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2021
The objects’ sensuous detail — the delicate translucence of the jade objects, humming with an electric current of green and yellow — clashes with the sterility of the white shelves on which they’re arranged.
—Max Pearl, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
Low level nimbostratus clouds were everywhere, mostly opaque with patches of translucence.
—Sharman Apt Russell, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2018
While the centerpiece is quite tall, guests can still chat freely due to its translucence.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 9 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
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Janssen believes the top two needs of the school district are retaining teachers and staff, but also financial transparency.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Its smart contracts automate transaction execution, ensuring security and transparency.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Penn State professor Joel Leja explains that machine learning is completely changing how astronomers process data, enabling rapid analysis of changes in star brightness and revealing orbiting planets.Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Echoes the orange segments in the salad and lends a brightness to the dressing.Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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