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translucent

[trans-loo-suhnt, tranz-] / trænsˈlu sənt, trænz- /


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The specialist said the species' blue translucent sail allows them to drift huge distances across the surface of the sea.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

The upper sole is made of a nearly translucent fabric inspired by the material used in kites.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

And for the upper, it used a nearly translucent fabric inspired by the material used in kites.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

Jesse’s translucent face peered back at me too.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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