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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The beaches are mainly pebbled but the main attraction is the crystal clear, turquoise water. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The 240 Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility ensures that your screen remains crystal clear and devoid of any interruptions. PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025 But this week offered a ton of information that provided a more focused — if not exactly crystal clear — picture of what’s happening with America’s economy. David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025 In the southern hills of the Mexico state of Coahuila, water bubbles from below the surface to create crystal clear pools between the rocks. Miami Herald, 11 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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