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transparent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] / trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /
ADJECTIVE
see-through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear thin translucent
WEAK
cellophane crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy gauzy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain sheer tiffany transpicuous vitreous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blocked cloudy
WEAK
dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague
ADJECTIVE
obvious, understandable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candid clear-cut easy honest sincere straightforward
WEAK
apparent articulate artless direct distinct distinguishable easily seen evident explicit forthright frank guileless ingenuous manifest open patent perspicuous plain plain-spoken recognizable self-explanatory straight unambiguous undisguised unequivocal unmistakable unsophisticated visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complicated deceitful devious difficult dishonest hard involved lying tricky untrustworthy
WEAK
blocked cloudy dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

Example Sentences

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The way forward is clear: America needs clear career pathways, postsecondary programs that are aligned with demand and transparent data systems that help students and employers alike make informed decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

To find the materials for his garment, he sourced fabric from all over L.A., but tracking down transparent vinyl or even LED lights ultimately brought him back to the stores of his childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"And provide people with another avenue with which to engage in this debate on the future direction of the country and to do so in a democratic, transparent way."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“We’re focused on delivering increasing value to marketers and to help them prioritize objective, transparent and data-driven media buying on the open internet.”

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I looked at the photograph, at that transparent little creature.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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