translucence

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce translucence (audio)
Definition of translucencenext
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value

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Recent Examples of translucence To hell with the subtle translucence of chicken stock, or a muted vegetable broth. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024 Carrying over the translucence, the Xbox Design Lab has been updated for Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 devices with similarly see-through options, in addition to some iridescent Chroma d-pads—which look like old-school POG slammers to me—to choose from. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence. — Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Notable for their saucer-like shape, translucence and thin, trailing tentacles, jellyfish can be visually mesmerizing. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for translucence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translucence
  1. transparency
  2. clarity
  3. brightness
  4. 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
  • 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
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“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucence. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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