transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt 
1
a(1)
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
(2)
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (such as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
transparently
adverb
transparentness
noun
Examples of transparent in a Sentence
bottles of blue transparent glass
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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Many creators are calling for more empathetic and transparent communication from employers.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Trump can be this transparent because there are no federal restrictions on redrawing districts for purely partisan gain.
—August 5, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
These companies are stepping into markets governed not by transparent rules or familiar oversight, but by unseen, off-chain contracts.
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Their efforts are pointing the way toward a smarter, more transparent model of postsecondary education that prioritizes outcomes over inputs.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Trump can be this transparent because there are no federal restrictions on redrawing districts for purely partisan gain.
—August 5, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
These companies are stepping into markets governed not by transparent rules or familiar oversight, but by unseen, off-chain contracts.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Their efforts are pointing the way toward a smarter, more transparent model of postsecondary education that prioritizes outcomes over inputs.
—Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transparent
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparent. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ənt
-ˈper-
1
a
: transmitting light so that objects lying beyond are entirely visible
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through
transparent gauze
2
: easily detected or understood : obvious
transparent falsehood
transparently
adverb
Medical Definition
transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
-ənt
1
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly
2
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
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