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
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