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
By outlining explicit examples of unacceptable attire — such as garments that are see-through or excessively revealing — the airline seeks to offer clearer guidelines to its passengers.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Even with a lightweight feel, Taylor’s testing determined it was never see-through, and the streamlined profile felt fitted without running small or tight.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The ones that look amazing until the light hits just right, and suddenly they’re see-through.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Resplendent gowns, see-through ensembles, and more hit the runway too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Even with a lightweight feel, Taylor’s testing determined it was never see-through, and the streamlined profile felt fitted without running small or tight.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The ones that look amazing until the light hits just right, and suddenly they’re see-through.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Resplendent gowns, see-through ensembles, and more hit the runway too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The sheer embarrassment of going through another deadline without making a move, after the wild, buzz-creating deal created by the Mavs and Lakers, would’ve been too much for even Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to stomach.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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At the waist, black beaded details flowed into a sheer skirt with beaded floral embellishments and a train.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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In the kitchen, the chefs are seen pouring liquid nitrogen, tying dumplings and setting food aflame.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bicoastal makeup artist Amrita Mehta counts this liquid shadow among her favorites for its dependability.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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The extent of the cancellations is not clear at this point, but many scientists are worried that biomedical research of all kinds could be disrupted.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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