TRANSPARENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

transparency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē

Definition of transparency

as in clarity

the state or quality of being easily seen through because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface

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Recent Examples of transparency According to the study’s co-authors, the data center industry follows a predictable path of building wherever infrastructure already exists, but its lack of public transparency creates a major hurdle. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 China, in contrast, only launched its stock markets just over three decades ago, and has not had a reputation for transparency. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Then the elitist media that claim to be all about transparency and accountability rushed to his defense. — Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Among 4,000 workers surveyed globally, only 34% say their organization practices pay transparency, formally or informally. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency

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The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Intensity will pick up next week, which should provide a more significant sample of the Falcons’ pieces along the line of scrimmage and give more clarity on position battles.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
The Pixel 10a has a 2,424-by-1,080-pixel display, a semi-variable refresh rate ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz, and a whopping 3,000-nit brightness.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

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