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translucent

[trans-loo-suhnt, tranz-] / trænsˈlu sənt, trænz- /


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Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

At last year’s conference, executives said Siri didn’t meet the company’s “quality bar” and headlined the event with a more translucent “Liquid Glass” software design for Apple’s operating systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

"I love, love, love, love, love this toner," she says, as she rubs the translucent liquid into her skin.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

The upper sole is made of a nearly translucent fabric inspired by the material used in kites.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

Though La Llorona’s body was translucent, her eyes remained untouched—dark and luminous in the shadows of the huisache trees.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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