TRANSLUCENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

translucency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of translucency

as in transparency

the state or quality of being easily seen through the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal

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Recent Examples of translucency In designing the translucency of the ship, Cole tinkered in Photoshop, trying to balance the transparency. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 There's more to Liquid Glass than translucency. — ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025 This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025 Brands are getting more creative, which can lead to pieces in incredibly bright hues, prints, and even in some cases, translucency. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for translucency

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Noun

If diamonds are involved, GIA certification is the standard to look for, offering a layer of transparency that a significant purchase deserves.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Sanders, like others who have dealt with the organization this year, appreciated Toboni’s transparency.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of transparency

Noun

At a time when antisemitism is too often minimized, rationalized or repackaged in more socially acceptable language, this kind of moral clarity matters.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Tokenization brings that maze into view and offers a way to redesign parts of it with greater clarity, speed and coordination.

— Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

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