opacity

Example Sentences

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With the stakes as high as they are, the president's opacity is notable.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The distinction is deliberate: Option A trades scrutiny for relief; Option B trades opacity for exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps it is the neighborhood’s enduring, somewhat mysterious opacity that appeals to a new generation of designers and artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He was instantly struck by the opacity of an investment bank’s books.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis