Examples of see-through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What to consider: Fabric can be see-through around the buttocks area. Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024 The straight post accepts different size rings for frustration-free stacking, while the see-through ring with colorful beads helps little ones connect sight to sound. Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024 Shoppers also love that the high waist actually stays up, while others appreciate that they’re not see-through. Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 The backlash comes less than two months after Nike was scrutinized over its new uniforms for Major League Baseball players, which some said looked see-through and of poor quality. Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024 Downey wore a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello look that featured a tan suit with a dark, see-through shirt, while Susan wore a sleeveless ankle-length dress with flowery details. Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 On the plus side, though, the grey pants aren’t see-through. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024 Plus, black has a lower chance of being see-through, so finding a bra isn’t as much of a struggle. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024 The fabric is sleek, lightweight but not see-through, and sweat-wicking. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of see-through was in 1945

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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see-through. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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