semitranslucent

adjective

Definition of semitranslucentnext
as in translucent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitranslucent
  1. translucent
  2. semitransparent
  3. diaphanous
  4. lucid
  5. sheer
Adjective
  • In some ways, that’s a relief: Ross’ artistically careful filmmaking provides a refuge from all the suffering, a kind of translucent scrim that shields us from the worst.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • And like those old keyboards, there’s a translucent square on the Caps Lock key for the south-facing RGB backlights to shine through when Caps Lock in on.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of translucent
Adjective
  • Roccat Kone Pro Air Gaming Mouse for $30 ($50 off) With an ultralight design that features a semitransparent lighting scheme, this mouse is gorgeous, and its buttons are unbelievably snappy.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
  • While the base of the milky nails and milk bath nails manicures is a semitransparent white, the base of strawberry milk nails is a semitransparent pink that looks not bright but rather creamy due to a high white content.
    Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2023
Definition of semitransparent
Adjective
  • The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As the head of a tech company, Kidman affects an office version of the high femme with diaphanous blouses and soft updos.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Jones directed the finale, which contains a lucid dream for Riley inspired by many of his own.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This book is true crime and a murder mystery at its finest because of the extensive investigations and lucid writing about the facts of this magnificent horse’s tragic death — a horse who deserved so much better.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lucid
Adjective
  • Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • There, along with accepting the Maverick Award, the actress wore a sheer gown with long sleeves and a high neck for the occasion.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sheer
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Thesaurus Entries Near semitranslucent

semisolid

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“Semitranslucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitranslucent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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