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 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 In designing the translucency of the ship, Cole tinkered in Photoshop, trying to balance the transparency. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for translucency

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Noun

Gen Z grew up with unique challenges like pandemics and digital comparison, leading them to prioritize flexibility, mental health support, transparency, and regular feedback.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Federal, state and local legislators have an opportunity to address much of this by creating data privacy and AI systems compliance safeguards and requiring transparency, but in my view, governance efforts to date don’t bode well.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of transparency

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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

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