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see-through

[see-throo] / ˈsiˌθru /
ADJECTIVE
clear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
transparent
WEAK
clarion crystal crystal clear crystalline fair fine halcyon light limpid lucid luminous pellucid pleasant rainless shining shiny sunny sunshiny unclouded undarkened undimmed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dark
ADJECTIVE
transparent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gauzy sheer translucent
WEAK
cellophane clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy heavy opaque thick
VERB
comprehend; persevere
Synonyms
STRONG
achieve discern follow through help penetrate persist prosecute pursue stick survive tide over

Example Sentences

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KeyBanc analyst Ashley Owens wrote in a Thursday noet that some Reddit reviews of a Valentine’s edition line of pants with a “scattered heart” pattern indicate that the fabric becomes see-through when bending and squatting.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Now, in yet another see-through dust-up, he’s blaming the company’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Luckily, as with any trending consumer good these days, see-through clothing comes in every price point and quality tier, from $36 polyester-blend cargo joggers to $419 gauze pants in 100 percent silk.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

“I hope that we have a new species for this area,” she says with a smile as she holds up a see-through bag of dead fish.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

It had to offer shade but be see-through enough to see the stars.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.