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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Laurie and Alamo’s motivations have always been crystal clear in comparison to everyone else’s. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026 Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 When the entire supply chain thinks about tech and AI not just as an efficiency play but also as an active defense against cargo theft, the ROI becomes crystal clear. Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The two accomplished the acrobatic trick while at the beach, with the crystal clear blue ocean shining behind them. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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