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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Authoritarian rivals of the United States thrive in countries where governance, transparency, and accountability are weak, making support for democracy all the more important.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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