Definitions

see-through

[see-throo] / ˈsiˌθru /

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

transparent

WEAK

clarion crystal crystal clear crystalline fair fine halcyon light limpid lucid luminous pellucid pleasant rainless shining shiny sunny sunshiny unclouded undarkened undimmed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

cellophane clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

VERB

comprehend; persevere

Synonyms

STRONG

achieve discern follow through help penetrate persist prosecute pursue stick survive tide over

Example Sentences

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In January, the company also faced backlash over see-through issues in its Get Low line of workout gear.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The Red Sox’s jersey situation played out much quicker than the MLB’s see-through pants controversy two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

In this event, both competitors are positioned on a platform high above the ground, on either side of a see-through barrier, which they have to push to the other end.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

It’s for any typist in your life, especially millennials nostalgic for the see-through gadgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

The cell-extraction officers stood one in front of the other, the second and third holding on to the officer in front of him and the lead officer carrying a see-through riot shield.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

see-through

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