translucence

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce translucence (audio)
Definition of translucencenext
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 Their almost ghostly translucence reveals vibrant orange internal organs, lending them an otherworldly glow. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 As the writer, Iris, Naomi Watts is an engaging fusion of intellectual acuity and emotional translucence. — Sheri Linden, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Here in the Pacific Northwest, our dominant evergreens are unchanged, but my neighborhood is dotted with maples whose remaining leaves have thinned to translucence, glowing in rays of weakening sun. — Morgan Lockhart, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 Beyond their visual character—from the deep intensity of Carbon TPT® to the vivid translucence of White Quartz TPT® and the understated tone of Grey Quartz TPT®—the materials deliver functional attributes including scratch resistance, shock absorption and weight reduction. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for translucence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
  1. transparency
  2. clarity
  3. brightness
  4. translucency
Noun
  • Demanding a transparent investigation Salgado Araujo’s death has brought an outpouring of grief and calls for transparency, with activists and Texas Democratic lawmakers demanding all evidence from the scene be reviewed.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The new post-detection protocols stress transparency, scientific rigor, and clearly indicate what an astronomer must do in the event of first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence.
    — Chris Young July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of transparency
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  • They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • Howe’s first excursion into the Champions League stretched the squad to translucency, while executive churn, financial restrictions and then a summer of carnage in the transfer market have been challenges to overcome.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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