as in transparent
not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through
Frosted glass is translucent. translucent gemstones
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Recent Examples of translucent
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even so, the opaque shade of pink is a subtle departure from the milky, translucent nail looks that have dominated the trend cycle for the past few months.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large white onion, thinly sliced through root end, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6–8 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Although opaque, there's an almost translucent, gumdrop-like vibe to them, giving them a juicy, casual, yet elegant feel.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even so, the opaque shade of pink is a subtle departure from the milky, translucent nail looks that have dominated the trend cycle for the past few months.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large white onion, thinly sliced through root end, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6–8 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Although opaque, there's an almost translucent, gumdrop-like vibe to them, giving them a juicy, casual, yet elegant feel.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for translucent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucent
Adjective
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In one of the experiments, the researchers would set two empty, transparent cups on a table between them.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Orders for silver, gold and other precious metals are typically locked in at a transparent price, shipments are insured for their full value and tracking is standard.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Goldsmith said a Chevron refinery in Salt Lake City found an ionic-liquid alkylation process as an alternative to MHF.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Organic Liquid Fertilizer Organic liquid fertilizers are gentler and more forgiving than some other options.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.—
Paulina Rowińska,
Wired News,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Translucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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