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transparent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] / trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /
ADJECTIVE
see-through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear thin translucent
WEAK
cellophane crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy gauzy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain sheer tiffany transpicuous vitreous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blocked cloudy
WEAK
dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague
ADJECTIVE
obvious, understandable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candid clear-cut easy honest sincere straightforward
WEAK
apparent articulate artless direct distinct distinguishable easily seen evident explicit forthright frank guileless ingenuous manifest open patent perspicuous plain plain-spoken recognizable self-explanatory straight unambiguous undisguised unequivocal unmistakable unsophisticated visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complicated deceitful devious difficult dishonest hard involved lying tricky untrustworthy
WEAK
blocked cloudy dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

Example Sentences

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“That’s why we are making these recommendations, to provide transparent, standardized disclosures that support clear comparisons across companies,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

These actions make pharmaceutical choices more transparent, affordable and fairer to patients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Algorithms that guide food distribution must be transparent enough to be audited.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"We will prioritise a multi-year programme to bring existing facilities up to a safe, modern standard, with transparent national reporting on progress," said a spokesman.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

When she speaks again, I see the transparent English translation in my view.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu