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Diamonds at `reducible_and_instances` transparency

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Description

There are diamonds at the transparency settings used by typeclass synthesis and simp which are fine at default transparency.

Some have checks in the file which use := rfl and not := by with_reducible_and_instances rfl.

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Research direction

Start by locating the transparency settings used by typeclass synthesis and simp, then inspect the checks that use := rfl. Update the affected checks to account for reducible_and_instances transparency and verify that the checks still pass.

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Domain
tooling
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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