1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Conveniently, the white dress option (and the apricot) is lined due to the light color, so it’s not see-through.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Though the fabric is a bit see-through which evokes a sense of sensuality, the braided detail in the center grounds the dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
But those tend to require a common pre-bedtime dilemma that requires choosing either the warmest, most wind/weatherproof coverage (i.e. rainfly installed and staked taut) or open views through see-through mesh left completely unprotected by a waterproof fly that remains in its stuff sack.
—New Atlas, 2 June 2025
The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 May 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Though the fabric is a bit see-through which evokes a sense of sensuality, the braided detail in the center grounds the dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
But those tend to require a common pre-bedtime dilemma that requires choosing either the warmest, most wind/weatherproof coverage (i.e. rainfly installed and staked taut) or open views through see-through mesh left completely unprotected by a waterproof fly that remains in its stuff sack.
—New Atlas, 2 June 2025
The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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Additionally, transparent data systems tracking outcomes—such as income, employment, and attainment by race and parental education—are essential to drive reform.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Soliman appeared in court behind a transparent parition where he was asked to shake his head or nod in response to questions.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, the analysts flagged the sheer volume and tone of the content as a genuine officer safety concern.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
13 June 2025
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The difference, however, was in the sheer volume of players who left on a temporary basis.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Anne Hathaway have cosigned on the barely-there nail trend, with Bieber even taking it down to her toes with a totally translucent, fresh summer pedicure.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
3 June 2025
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The look is finished off with a translucent rubber outsole.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Now, however, Trump holds roughly $900 million of liquid assets, about half of which come from crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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While a liquid carton is a race to use up before the expiration date, buttermilk powder is more forgiving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The alliance contends that the city already is failing to meet the milestones of the agreement and has no clear path to that goal.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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