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the state or quality of being easily seen through the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal

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Recent Examples of translucency With light-medium to medium-full coverage, the pigments are suspended within the balmy base for a translucency that allows light through yet diffuses discoloration—like looking through multiple layers of mesh. Katie Becker, Vogue, 4 May 2024 As Harry Caul’s surname suggests, there’s something newborn and blank about him, an idea that’s echoed in the strange, membrane-like translucency of his raincoat. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024 Apps still have a lot of white space and even some translucency, like in Safari and Messages. Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023 Apple added translucency all over iOS to give the operating system a sense of layers. Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for translucency
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Noun
  • The page also accuses federal agencies, including NIH and HHS, of breaking laws and violating rules about transparency and cooperation with Congressional investigation.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Nearly 60 years after the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American people will, for the first time, have the opportunity to review the federal government’s investigation thanks to @POTUS leadership and commitment to maximum transparency.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translucency. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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