1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Be sure to choose black or other dark colors because the lighter options can be see-through.
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
Must-have tech gadgets: From AI shoes to see-through TV screens
Who is this for?
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Alpha Direct comes in a variety of fabric weights, from a partly see-through 60 gsm to a more useful (and durable) 120 gsm, all the way up to 190 gsm.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
Must-have tech gadgets: From AI shoes to see-through TV screens
Who is this for?
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Alpha Direct comes in a variety of fabric weights, from a partly see-through 60 gsm to a more useful (and durable) 120 gsm, all the way up to 190 gsm.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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To paraphrase Bochner, the thesaurus is not transparent.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Journalists, publishers, and speakers of all kinds routinely make less than transparent judgments about what stories to tell and how to tell them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Plus, that sheer wash of pigment makes for a great first step in your makeup routine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The face sunscreen can be used under makeup as a face primer, over makeup as a finishing step, or on its own for a translucent matte finish.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If shimmer’s not your vibe, opt for the translucent Clear Glass shade, or for a tad of twinkle, reach for the rosy-gold Glassy Pink Opal.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To spot treat a stain, apply a small amount of liquid laundry detergent, mild dish soap, or a commercial stain remover and use a damp white rag to gently blot the stain.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The most common method involves very rapidly freezing plant tissue to ultra-low temperatures—usually by placing it in liquid nitrogen below minus 238 degrees Fahrenheit—so ice crystals don’t have time to form.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The goal was clear: to address everyday concerns like sensitivity, razor bumps, and discoloration—issues all too common in melanin-rich skin.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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What Brands Can Learn For luxury and lifestyle brands outside of hospitality, the lessons are clear: Create emotional anchors.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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