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

Middlesex residents deserve transparency and accountability from their District Attorney’s office.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Democrats can defend it as environmental protection, transparency and corporate accountability.

— Mark Drapeau, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
But those hoping for clarity on the Fed’s next rate decision didn’t get it.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

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