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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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The proposal would also eliminate six seats for nonlawyers, though it purports to keep out “former bar insiders,” and it would make the process less transparent.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Cases involving firms including Tricolor, First Brands Group, 777 Partners and MFS highlight the risks that can emerge in less transparent areas of the market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Richard felt transparent; she was looking at him but he felt as if she could see the wood carving that hung on the wall behind him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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