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
The tights offer a subtle translucence for an elegant look while still maintaining some coverage, bringing just the right amount of sheerness to any outfit.
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L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
To hell with the subtle translucence of chicken stock, or a muted vegetable broth.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Carrying over the translucence, the Xbox Design Lab has been updated for Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 devices with similarly see-through options, in addition to some iridescent Chroma d-pads—which look like old-school POG slammers to me—to choose from.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence.
—Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for translucence
L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
To hell with the subtle translucence of chicken stock, or a muted vegetable broth.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Carrying over the translucence, the Xbox Design Lab has been updated for Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 devices with similarly see-through options, in addition to some iridescent Chroma d-pads—which look like old-school POG slammers to me—to choose from.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence.
—Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for translucence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
Noun
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While both bills’ goal of fairness and transparency is commendable, the legislation’s current provisions could unintentionally hinder innovation and efficiency in customer service.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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AllModern Marena Console Table $579 AllModern Specs For a contemporary take on the console table, consider going for sheer transparency.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the end of last year, Motif’s founder, Jacob Robinson, led a group of authors who published a concise paper arguing that BCI terminology should be updated to two major categories, movement/communication and treatment, to promote clarity in regulation, investment, and public engagement.—
Naveen Rao,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In our short time with it, the TV served up rich and accurate colors, inky black levels, and Sony’s special-sauce image processing for remarkable clarity.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
2 Apr. 2025
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While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bumping that up to standard brightness was slightly better, but the visuals were still pretty washed out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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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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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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