TRANSLUCENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

translucency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of translucency

as in transparency

the state or quality of being easily seen through the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal

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Recent Examples of translucency In designing the translucency of the ship, Cole tinkered in Photoshop, trying to balance the transparency. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 There's more to Liquid Glass than translucency. — ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025 This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025 Brands are getting more creative, which can lead to pieces in incredibly bright hues, prints, and even in some cases, translucency. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for translucency

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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

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