Examples of “transparent” in a Sentence

adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

• The jellyfish was almost transparent, so we could see the water through it.
• The window was made of transparent glass.
• She wrapped the gift in transparent cellophane.

adj Open and honest, with nothing hidden.

• The company published a transparent report showing exactly how it spent donations.
• I appreciate how transparent she was about the mistakes made on the project.
• The mayor promised a transparent process for awarding contracts.

adj So obvious that the real meaning or intent is easy to see through.

• Her flattery was so transparent that nobody believed a word of it.
• It was a transparent attempt to get out of washing the dishes.
• His excuse for being late was transparent — everyone knew he had overslept.