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opacity

[oh-pas-i-tee] / oʊˈpæs ɪ ti /
NOUN
cloudiness
Synonyms


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With the stakes as high as they are, the president's opacity is notable.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund’s opacity helps explain why it is facing redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“Private markets mean private pricing, and bad news often happens all at once and the opacity and the leverage in the sector is concerning,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The opacity and complexity of the bond market was, for big Wall Street firms, a huge advantage.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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