as in transparent
not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through
Frosted glass is translucent. translucent gemstones
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Recent Examples of translucent
Immediately, our conversation appeared as legible lines of translucent green text, which seemed to be floating in the space between us.
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David Owen, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Some keep the ad translucent and restrict how much of a screen is devoted to it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The manicure's translucent jelly look recalls the sheer areas of the fabric, while her shadow reflects the softness of the plush areas.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025
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David Owen, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Some keep the ad translucent and restrict how much of a screen is devoted to it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The manicure's translucent jelly look recalls the sheer areas of the fabric, while her shadow reflects the softness of the plush areas.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for translucent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucent
Adjective
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In Minneapolis, for instance, attorney Dean Thomson sued the city a couple of years ago to force local violence intervention groups to be more transparent.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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The goal of the mapping tool is to allow for a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects, while at the same time protecting Connecticut’s environmental and natural resources, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate aim, though, is liquid cooling with fewer moving parts (apart from Noctua’s already quiet fans) and no vibration.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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While whisky can often be considered a liquid investment, please do not listen to any broker who compares the market liquidity to that of an individual savings account (ISA).—
Oliver Court,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Use just your fingertips when washing the rim of a crystal glass, for instance.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Translucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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