see-through

[see-throo] / ˈsiˌθru /

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

transparent

WEAK

clarion crystal crystal clear crystalline fair fine halcyon light limpid lucid luminous pellucid pleasant rainless shining shiny sunny sunshiny unclouded undarkened undimmed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

cellophane clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

VERB

comprehend; persevere

Synonyms

STRONG

achieve discern follow through help penetrate persist prosecute pursue stick survive tide over

Example Sentences

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The company earlier this year suffered backlash against a new lineup of pants deemed by some consumers to be see-through.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The Red Sox’s jersey situation played out much quicker than the MLB’s see-through pants controversy two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

“The place is see-through, it’s just gone,” Rowen, a real-estate agent, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Wedged firmly in each one is a see-through vial with a dusting of dark grey at the bottom.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Papa Acevedo’s eyes seemed to glare off at some impossible enemy, and his colors had faded into an almost see-through wash since yesterday.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

see-through

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