Transparency
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Literal Transparency
Related directly to materials that allow light to pass through clearly. He admired the transparency of the crystal-clear lake.
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Figurative Misuse
Avoid using 'transparency' to describe clear explanations or openness. The transparency of his intentions was not about his honesty, but his see-through shirt.
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Not Always Positive
In some contexts, transparency can indicate vulnerability or lack of privacy. The transparency of the curtains did little to hide the interior from outside view.