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transparent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] / trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /
ADJECTIVE
see-through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear thin translucent
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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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These actions make pharmaceutical choices more transparent, affordable and fairer to patients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Algorithms that guide food distribution must be transparent enough to be audited.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In a dream she gazes out from eyes like “great transparent marbles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

For licensing reasons, you have to be transparent about the origin of your image, because A.I. works are not copyright.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The figure that blocks his path near the edge of the courtyard is transparent, appearing like a mirage in the glow of the bonfire and the gently swaying paper lanterns.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern