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translucent

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


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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

“This one is very powerful,” she told me before the session, holding up a translucent stick that she said she uses to cut unhealthy attachments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Their wings deserve a close inspection, as the translucent curved fixtures are inspired by stained glass windows.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

"Glass eels are mesmerising, almost translucent - an adaptation to oceanic migration."

From BBC May 7, 2026

He could see the translucent cone with its dark mauve tip heading toward him.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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