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as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
we had to get window shades because passersby could see right through our sheer curtains
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
survivors of the earthquake told of experiencing sheer terror
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the sheer slopes of the ravine
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog
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Recent Examples of sheer
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The ensemble also included long sleeves and a high neckline with soft ruffles accentuating the piece throughout.
Camille Rowe
Camille Rowe embraced sheer dressing with floral inspiration for her attire in a look from Chanel pre-fall 2011 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Control tower at Myanmar airport collapsed Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show the earthquake toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport as if sheered from its base.
—Time, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Use sheer curtains, UV-protective window film, or close blinds during peak sun hours to reduce fading from sunlight.
Stick to hardwood-safe cleaners and reseal floors every few years with a UV-resistant product to maintain color and shine.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The ensemble also included long sleeves and a high neckline with soft ruffles accentuating the piece throughout.
Camille Rowe
Camille Rowe embraced sheer dressing with floral inspiration for her attire in a look from Chanel pre-fall 2011 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Verb
For instance, satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC show the earthquake toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport as if sheered from its base, according to The Associated Press.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Control tower at Myanmar airport collapsed Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show the earthquake toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport as if sheered from its base.
—Time, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheer
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Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Several silhouettes were encased in rigid, transparent plastic shells, and veiled, sometimes with bejeweled faces.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The bagels were utter perfection to my mind, taste buds and insidees, and a spell of satisfaction and euphoria took over.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The stage production was an utter spectacle, with beaming laser light shows and a douse of pyrotechnics.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Since March, the Trump administration has oscillated between implementing and pausing steep tariffs on some of the United States’ largest trading partners.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Tha Carter III, Wayne’s recent release Tha Carter VI drops from No. 47 to No. 124, a steep decline just a month into its run.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Instead, the Olympian’s attention deviated to the officer’s appearance.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s not dissimilar from what happened in the TikTok case, where the justices — including the liberals — deviated from free-speech norms because they were panicked by concerns about China.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
5 July 2025
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On anyone else, this look could easily veer into pajama party territory.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The pickup truck rear-ended the first vehicle, which then veered off the road, crashed through a fence and came to rest on the west side, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This jewelry organizer, for instance, includes necklace clips, ring holders, translucent zipper pockets, and an earring plate for easy access to your bling.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Look for small, translucent wings near windows, doors, or light sources left behind by swarmers.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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In many ways, the time trial is the purest form of cycling — a body and a bike, alone against the clock, but its engineering focus means that wealthier teams often excel.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Surfers have the mountainous waves of Mavericks Beach near Half Moon Bay.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The first step is a boot camp in a mountainous ski resort, where Karolina is teased by the other girls and gets so much preferential treatment from Vitek that Lucie, enraged, locks her outside in the snow and nearly kills her in the process.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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“Sheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheer. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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