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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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Federal Reserve and the other federal banking regulators have every right to ask hard questions about that exposure, and to demand transparent answers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Public health leaders must act immediately to restore transparent data reporting, consistent federal-state coordination and expert, science-driven advisory processes.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

This is common in the haulage industry, and allows bosses like Wring to be transparent with their customers.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

While this isn’t a straightforward free speech violation, it does highlight a deeper issue: the lack of transparent, consistent standards for deciding when an artist has truly worn out his or her welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As I look on, transparent white text appears in the center of my vision.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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