transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt 
1
a(1)
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
(2)
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (such as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
transparently
adverb
transparentness
noun
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Examples of transparent in a Sentence
bottles of blue transparent glass
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
O’Hara’s text has a sitcom patter to it with transparent laugh lines that feel almost like Neil Simon with more atmospheric profanity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
The investment process becomes more objective and transparent, giving them a clear understanding of what’s expected.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
O’Hara’s text has a sitcom patter to it with transparent laugh lines that feel almost like Neil Simon with more atmospheric profanity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
The investment process becomes more objective and transparent, giving them a clear understanding of what’s expected.
—Yusuf Berkan Altun, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for transparent
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ənt
-ˈper-
1
a
: transmitting light so that objects lying beyond are entirely visible
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through
transparent gauze
2
: easily detected or understood : obvious
transparent falsehood
transparently
adverb
Medical Definition
transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
-ənt
1
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly
2
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
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