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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The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 On Monday, executives and on-air talent from CBS Sports made their stance crystal clear. Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 The original plaintiffs were crystal clear that a breakup would be required to restore competition to this market, and to help prices come down in this space. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 When asked whether sunken munitions are a growing problem, Diggs was crystal clear about the potential risk in the future. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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