Definition of transparencynext
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 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. Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Autman feels like there hasn't been enough transparency in the selection process. Emily McLeod, CBS News, 30 June 2026 But there has been some lack of transparency over Freedom 250 funding, with The New York Times reporting earlier this year that Freedom 250 traded access to Trump for donations that range from $1 million to nearly $10 million. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Greater transparency is one of the trends that has accompanied this evolution. Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency
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Noun
  • They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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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.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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