as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal
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Recent Examples of translucency
As Harry Caul’s surname suggests, there’s something newborn and blank about him, an idea that’s echoed in the strange, membrane-like translucency of his raincoat.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
The new Teams app now uses native materials like Windows 11’s Mica translucency to feel more like a native Windows app.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2023
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023
The new Teams app now uses native materials like Windows 11’s Mica translucency to feel more like a native Windows app.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucency
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Here are other significant state laws taking effect Jan 1. Taylor Swift ticket meltdown spurs industry changes Minnesota is the latest state to increase transparency when purchasing tickets to concerts, sporting events and other large-scale events.Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Don’t overlook the unique characteristics of alternative investments, including their limited transparency and liquidity, and be sure to leverage the insights of your financial advisor to stay well-informed.Fred Hubler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Burning magnesium, titanium and aluminum will emit a bright white light, adding brightness to a firework.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fresh herbs add an incomparable finishing brightness to a dish and shine in raw applications—like your bread dipping oil.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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