How to Use opaque in a Sentence
opaque
adjective
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When the timer goes off, check the eggs: the whites should be just set and opaque.
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Sarah Rense,
Esquire,
30 Oct. 2017
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If your shrimp are opaque and springy to the touch, they're done.
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Jenny Rosenstratch,
Bon Appetit,
19 Mar. 2018
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For years, the workings of News Feed were rather opaque.
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Nicholas Thompson,
WIRED,
23 May 2018
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But step inside and lock the door, and the walls become opaque.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2020
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The fabric is opaque, and the shirt has no tags for a smooth finish.
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Toni Sutton,
Peoplemag,
13 Mar. 2024
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As soon as the salmon begins to turn opaque, sprinkle in the wine.
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Domenica Marchetti,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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But that wasn't even the most opaque thing Sanders said Wednesday.
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Aaron Blake,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2018
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Work by sight and feel: at the very moment the shrimp are opaque and firm, they’re done.
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Bill St. John,
The Denver Post,
17 July 2019
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At times, Zane has been opaque about his role with Parkpine.
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Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2020
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Turn fish and cook just until opaque all the way through, about 1 minute.
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Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit,
26 Mar. 2018
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Fry until the whites are opaque but the yolks are still soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Washington Post,
29 Dec. 2020
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The shade itself is creamy, opaque, and just a little dusty.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Mar. 2021
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The sheets will turn from yellowish to opaque and white.
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Gabrielle Hamilton,
House Beautiful,
26 Apr. 2012
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Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cook for 1 minute, or until the beans are hot and all the squid is opaque.
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Ted Weesner,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 July 2023
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Do the companies need to be less opaque about their tech?
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Aarian Marshall,
WIRED,
19 Mar. 2018
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Made with a poly-spandex blend, each pair is soft, stretchy, and opaque.
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Kelsey Mulvey,
Women's Health,
20 Apr. 2023
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Broil the salmon for 6 to 8 minutes, or until just opaque and flaky.
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Chris Ross,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
21 May 2018
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Add the shrimp, crab legs and sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and the clams have opened.
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Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Aug. 2023
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Think Julie Taymor-ish, but more opaque and in shades of icy blue and white.
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Dewayne Bevil,
orlandosentinel.com,
9 Nov. 2019
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From his perspective, the process of drafting the rules was opaque.
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Amanda Gokee,
BostonGlobe.com,
5 June 2023
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Miller admits that the waiver process can be opaque and lengthy.
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John Donvan,
ABC News,
2 May 2024
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The fish will be opaque and flake and the vegetables will be crisp-tender.
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Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2021
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Some of its puzzles might seem too opaque if there weren't guides a click away.
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Christopher Byrd,
chicagotribune.com,
3 Dec. 2019
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The fish is finished when the rosy hue of fish becomes opaque in color.
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Mary G. Pepitone,
kansascity.com,
16 May 2017
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The fish inside the parchment should be opaque in color.
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Redbook,
21 Mar. 2012
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The chilled pint glass has a dark golden hue, nearly opaque.
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Anna Kramer,
WSJ,
21 July 2023
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Trusts also make wealth so opaque that it can’t be taxed.
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Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein,
The New Republic,
22 June 2021
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One human face is as opaque as the point where time began.
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Christian Wiman,
Harper's magazine,
20 Jan. 2020
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Black elongates the leg, and a sheer tight, as opposed to opaque, adds dimension to your overall look.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2024
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Inside, modern Scandinavian design feels like an upscale hotel, complete with an indoor/outdoor induction cooktop, full size refrigerator, and bathroom walls that can be changed from opaque to transparent for a feeling of more space.
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Chris Stokel-Walker,
TIME,
30 Oct. 2024
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