translucency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce translucency (audio)
Definition of translucencynext
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal

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Recent Examples of translucency With light-medium to medium-full coverage, the pigments are suspended within the balmy base for a translucency that allows light through yet diffuses discoloration—like looking through multiple layers of mesh. — Katie Becker, Vogue, 4 May 2024 As Harry Caul’s surname suggests, there’s something newborn and blank about him, an idea that’s echoed in the strange, membrane-like translucency of his raincoat. — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024 Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023 Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for translucency
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  1. transparency
  2. clarity
  3. brightness
Noun
  • For these investors, integrity and transparency are not marketing buzzwords but essential business principles.
    — Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Stardust is moving ahead amid few national and international rules and limited oversight, and a recent report by the company’s former climate governance consultant, Janos Pasztor, called for the company to increase its transparency, engagement, and communication with outsiders.
    — Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 22 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
  • The study authors believe the early galaxies may have formed more stars, and stars on a more massive scale, than expected, which would also affect the brightness of the galaxy overall.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of brightness

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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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