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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Start by getting crystal clear on your leadership identity. Alex Brueckmann, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 There’s nothing better than going for a dip in a pool with crystal clear water on a hot summer day. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025 To avoid this, tighten up your monthly financial reviews, get crystal clear on your profit drivers and margins, and bring in expert support if needed. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Trust that what needs to shift will become crystal clear in time. Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 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 3 May. 2025.

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