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 For two decades, supply chain transparency has largely been a voluntary exercise. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 For a generation shaped by financial upheaval and therapy culture, prenups are increasingly framed not as plans for divorce but as intimate acts of transparency, trust and self-protection. — Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Experts say this decision will not only affect the pending lawsuit, but may also have ramifications for the future of government transparency. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The headphones also have a transparency setting, which Bose calls Aware mode. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transparency

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There is little public clarity around the individual voters whose registration is being contested or how the administration began to question their eligibility.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Space Exploration Technologies could get a boost after reporting third-quarter results as investors gain clarity on several aspects of its business, according to Evercore ISI.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

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