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
There's more to Liquid Glass than translucency.
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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.
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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.
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Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
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Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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
Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for translucency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucency
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Gen Z grew up with unique challenges like pandemics and digital comparison, leading them to prioritize flexibility, mental health support, transparency, and regular feedback.
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Federal, state and local legislators have an opportunity to address much of this by creating data privacy and AI systems compliance safeguards and requiring transparency, but in my view, governance efforts to date don’t bode well.
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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