crystal clear

adjective

Synonyms of crystal clearnext
: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

Examples of crystal clear in a Sentence

“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.” Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
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Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Instead, crystal clear water and white sand made of 98 percent silica is the draw. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20clear. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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