TRANSPARENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

transparency

noun

tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē

Definition of transparency

as in clarity

the state or quality of being easily seen through because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface

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Recent Examples of transparency Anthropic closely guards its training data sources, but music publishers think the court should require more transparency. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Vigilance, transparency, and negotiated compromise among a range of players can help society move closer to that goal. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 Where they are precisely located is more of a question, with transparency varying by jurisdiction. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, this is good news for the press, transparency and all those who rightly want to hear from the jury. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency

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Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
But those hoping for clarity on the Fed’s next rate decision didn’t get it.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarity

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These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

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