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transparent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] / trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /
ADJECTIVE
see-through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear thin translucent
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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
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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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In order to be transparent with customers, Taylor says upon booking with Bun X customers receive terms and conditions and a text that states the business is unable to cater to people with those allergies.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Obviously a more transparent, flexible grid would strip State Grid of this power.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“They have really taken a significant step forward on being more transparent with us,” Bellew said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The developer would also make $48 million in infrastructure upgrades and provide transparent, bilingual marketing and communication.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He is almost transparent, like a ghost, or a reflection in glass.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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