Candidness and transparency, information and communication are the basis of mutual trust.
Source: tatoeba (1416636)
Transparency
/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/
Synonyms for "transparency" (166 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Adjective(2 words)
academic clarityacademic impartiality
aerial photographaquamarinebeefcakeberylblack-and-white photographblowupblueprintcandid photographcarneliancellophanecelluloidchalcedonycheesecakechiffonchronophotographchrysolitecitrineclarityclear-cutnessclearness
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Noun(8 words)
Strong matches (49)
Noun(15 words)
crystal claritydefinitivenessfoilforthrightnessfranknessfreedom of the pressgovernment official responsibilitieshonestyhonesty in academicsintelligibilitymore openmost evidentmost unembellishednakednessobjectivity in science
Adjective(1 words)
instructional clarity
Related words (83)
Noun(23 words)
observabilityobservably clearopen to allopen upopennessopenness conceptoverlaypelluciditypigment transparencyprojection sheetpublic-sector accountabilitypublicnesssharing of findingsslidessound administrationsunshinetranslucencetransparencetransparent political processtransparentness
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onionskinpellucidityperspexperspicuityphotophotobiographyphotochronographphotocopyphotographphotogravurephotomapphotomicrographphotomontagephotomuralphotostatphotostatic copypicturepinupplain englishplain speech
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plain styleplainnessplexiglasportraitpositiveprintprojection printingquartzsemi-mattesheersshotsimplicityslidesnapsnapshotstillstill photographstraightforwardnessstructuretelephototelephotographthinnesstissuetissue papertransparent thingstranspicuityunadorned styleunambiguousnessunequivocalnessunmistakablenessveilvoilewaterwindowwirephotoxeroxxerox copy
Adjective(1 words)
organizational openness
Verb(2 words)
reveal by lawunmask hidden motives
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: academic clarity, academic impartiality, aerial photograph, algorithm property, aquamarine.
- Sentence evidence is available for transparency, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "transparency".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "transparency"
Keep "transparency" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "transparency" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "transparency", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "transparency" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
10 entriescorporate transparencydata transparencyfilm transparencyfinancial transparencyglass transparencygovernment transparencyoverhead transparencyprojection transparencyslide transparencywater transparency
Collocations
6 entriesdata transparencyfinancial transparencyglass transparencypolicy transparencytransparency reportwater transparency
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
10 translations across 8 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- плака noun (transparent object)
Catalan
1 entries- transparència noun (transparent object)
Finnish
2 entries- läpikuultava noun (transparent object)
- läpinäkyvä noun (transparent object)
French
1 entries- transparence noun (transparent object)
Japanese
1 entries- 透明性 noun (transparent object)
Norman
1 entries- transpathenche noun (transparent object)
Portuguese
2 entries- acetato noun (transparent object)
- transparência noun (transparent object)
Spanish
1 entries- transparencia noun (transparent object)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
The President is directing federal agencies to develop a comprehensive program aimed at deterring illegal fishing, addressing seafood fraud, and preventing illegally caught fish from entering the marketplace by increasing traceability and transparency.
Source: tatoeba (3651206)
My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration.
Source: tatoeba (3652757)
Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what their Government is doing.
Source: tatoeba (3652760)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "transparency"?
Closest matches include academic clarity, academic impartiality, aerial photograph, algorithm property, aquamarine.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "transparency"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.