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in a manner that is open, honest, and without concealment
- The organization operates transparently, posting all financial records online.
- He transparently disclosed his conflict of interest before joining the board.
- The negotiations were handled transparently to ensure public trust.
- She transparently admitted her role in the mistake without hesitation.
- The government promised to act transparently throughout the investigation.
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in a way that allows light to pass through clearly without distortion
- The water in the alpine lake glistened transparently under the midday sun.
- Light flowed transparently through the thin silk curtains.
- The glass dome rose transparently above the museum's central hall.
- The crystal vase gleamed transparently on the windowsill.
- His sculpture, made of resin, glowed transparently in the gallery lights.
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in a way that is obvious, easily seen through, or plainly understood
- She was transparently exaggerating her role in the project.
- His motives were transparently selfish, even to his allies.
- They transparently disguised their marketing ploy as a public service.
- The speech was transparently a distraction from the real issue.
- He flirted transparently, making everyone in the room uncomfortable.