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as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through
we had to get window shades because passersby could see right through our sheer curtains
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
survivors of the earthquake told of experiencing sheer terror
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the sheer slopes of the ravine
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog
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Recent Examples of sheer
Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
His sheer passion for communicating on a daily basis with music in a new city is mind-blowing.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Pick from warm-weather staples like tank tops to sheer short-sleeve tops.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
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Adjective
Jackson also attended Jas Mathur And Michael Braun Golden Globes’ afterparty on Jan. 5 in a see-through high-neck chiffon mini dress from Celine by Hedi Slimane and matching sheer pantyhose.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
His sheer passion for communicating on a daily basis with music in a new city is mind-blowing.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, the images soon shifted as Madonna went from T-shirt to sheer shirt to no shirt in her Instagram photos.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Pick from warm-weather staples like tank tops to sheer short-sleeve tops.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheer
Adjective
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There are efforts underway in some countries that would implement stringent regulations that force companies like Google to make their tools more transparent.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed by members of the church in October 2024, stems from allegations that Gateway was not transparent with its finances and misrepresented how donations were spent despite generating $100 million in revenue in the past, according to The Christian Post.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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But shortly into his second term in office, the polls signal frustration over steep losses in the stock market and a potential trade war with some of America’s closest allies.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Online education officers respond that their programs face steep startup costs and need expensive technology specialists and infrastructure.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Between the lines: The company hasn't deviated from its pledge to go net-zero by 2050, Coben says.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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To cover its tracks, the social media company allegedly deviated from usual practices and attempted to conceal the torrenting by using Amazon Web Services.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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This latest movie from Angel Studios demonstrates that the distributor’s interest in releasing films that veer away from proselytizing is paying off artistically.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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If military officials have too much sway in the White House, the president can veer toward authoritarianism, seeing troops and tanks as the answer to matters better solved politically.—
Dwight Stirling,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are already Meta Ray-Bans with translucent frames—the shiny caramel transparent design looks terrific—but there’s another thing about the new pair that’s unique: the Coperni branding.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Apple's latest app for iOS, Apple Invites, may also offer a sneak peek, with more vibrant colors than other native apps and a settings page that makes prominent use of the translucent backgrounds seen on visionOS.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This can provide significant advantages over today’s best mini-LED TVs, including higher brightness, less blooming (light bleed around bright images), and purer, more accurate colors.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mysterious early human relatives The mountainous region of Spain where the fossils were found has been an important locale for paleoanthropology.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, a region of the mountainous Turpan-Hami Basin in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in Western China may have been an oasis for some living organisms during the planet’s largest mass extinction.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Sheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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