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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Plus, the speakerphone quality is crystal clear. PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025 And sometimes, on moonless nights when the sky is especially dark and the air is crystal clear — as is often the case on a cold winter night — the Milky Way can be admired in all its glory. John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025 Plus, the 4K resolution is crystal clear. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 Sony 55-Inch Bravia LED Google Smart TV This Sony Bravia TV has crystal clear visuals with thousands of mini LEDs that deliver bright, high-contrast images. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.

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