lucency

noun

ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce lucency (audio)
Definition of lucencynext
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through the lucency of the membrane

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucency
  1. transparency
  2. clarity
  3. brightness
  4. brilliance
  5. translucency
Noun
  • However, as interest in whisky collecting continues to rise, the industry must prioritize education, transparency and long-term customer support to maintain credibility and trust.
    — Nick Green, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • We are particularly concerned by the lack of transparency surrounding the decision to withdraw the award.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of transparency
Noun
  • This article has been updated with additional information and a headline revised for clarity.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Financial teams can build stronger relationships by prioritizing clarity, empathy and proactive communication.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Apple already tunes its IPS panels to draw more color coverage and brightness out of them than usual, so imagine what OLED could do married to the MacBook Air’s color coverage and its True Tone color-temperature-adjustment feature.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There's a lot of brightness, but there's a lot of darkness.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • This is reissue as excavation, revealing new layers of brilliance in an album that already felt limitless.
    — Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • While other fashion capitals had moments of brilliance, Paris stood out for its ability to merge artistry with wearability, offering collections that felt exciting yet deeply rooted in craftsmanship.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • 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
  • Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of translucency
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“Lucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucency. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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