crystal clear

adjective

: 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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Even with an iPhone camera, the quality is crystal clear and syncs up perfectly to every video. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Also: ALL of the parts are dishwasher-safe and the hard, BPA-free plastic is still crystal clear after probably close to a thousand trips through the machine. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025 We are primed for it, the use cases are very crystal clear, and the technology is there. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 9 July 2025 With 18 holes to play and his career hanging in the balance, Knowles' aim is crystal clear. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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