TRANSPARENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

transparency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē

Definition of transparency

as in clarity

the state or quality of being easily seen through because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface

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Recent Examples of transparency All along, Wall has argued that taxpayers are entitled to see how district money is being spent in the name of transparency. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 The material produced by the league so far, according to the filing, reinforces the necessity of complete transparency. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 However, these reports cannot cover every human rights violation that experts know about, especially in countries with low government transparency or high levels of repression. — K. Chad Clay, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 That's because pay transparency laws have expanded across the country, and the exact rules vary. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency

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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

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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

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