see-through

adjective

ˈsē-ˌthrü How to pronounce see-through (audio)
Definition of see-throughnext
1
as in transparent
easily seen through consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of see-through In one photo, Victoria wore a plunging black lace slip dress with a totally see-through long skirt that featured pink and green floral embroidery. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 All this happens in a see-through cold compartment where concoctions spin around, turning from liquid to frozen semisolid. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 This Quince find has adjustable straps, a square neckline, a smocked back, and an A-line skirt that isn’t see-through. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. crystal
  4. translucent
  5. clear
  6. liquid
Adjective
  • Wonder also has a transparent compensation system so employees can see what others at the company make.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, perovskites are lightweight and can be engineered to be semi-transparent, enabling Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
Adjective
  • If you're really set on maximizing your commitment to the classic Xbox design aesthetic, earlier this week, Microsoft started taking preorders for the limited edition of its translucent and green Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • With nine shades available—from translucent to shimmery to vibrant red—there’s truly something for everyone.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of translucent
Adjective
  • On Friday, Davide Ancelotti, Lille’s head coach, confirmed Fernandez-Pardo, who had made clear his desire to leave, would not train with the squad until after Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Conventional liquid cooling needs pumps, tubing, and reservoirs, which can consume space and add weight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquid

Browse Nearby Words

seething
see-through
see to
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of dissonant

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All