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
See all Example Sentences for translucence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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With a growing focus on transparency and wellness, these brands are setting new standards for the industry.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids are competing with a full moon The Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, will rise on Saturday and its brightness will outshine some of the shooting stars that are normally visible with the Geminids.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 28-300mm relies on digital corrections to resolve distortion and deliver consistent brightness across the frame.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 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 Dec. 2024.
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