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
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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
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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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Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wolf Blitzer appears with a CNN breaking news update of sheer panic in the trailer (below): The country has been hit with widespread technology outages, computers have been highjacked and there are significant casualties.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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Bicoastal makeup artist Amrita Mehta counts this liquid shadow among her favorites for its dependability.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 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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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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Trump also makes clear his intent to apply painful public and government pressure on private-sector DEI practices as well, and does not cloak his reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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