TRANSLUCENCE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

translucence

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of translucence

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 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 As the writer, Iris, Naomi Watts is an engaging fusion of intellectual acuity and emotional translucence. — Sheri Linden, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Quick-cut to her fingertips, visible through the dough’s elastic translucence. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 Their almost ghostly translucence reveals vibrant orange internal organs, lending them an otherworldly glow. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for translucence

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Noun

The groups actively advocated for a bill that pushing for greater transparency on the implementation of campus protest rules at California’s public universities.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Mann said there needs to be clear communication and transparency from Kobach’s office.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

And after a few key results on Saturday, there’s some clarity behind Miami in the conference standings with five weeks left in the regular season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Additionally, the ruling provides clarity on the scope of the law, which opponents have criticized as overly vague.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

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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