crystal clear

adjective

Definition of crystal clear

: perfectly or transparently clear crystal clear water her directions were crystal clear

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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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No matter what’s going on, your doctor can help determine the cause of your yellow mucus and get your snot crystal clear again. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Here’s What It Means If You Have Yellow Mucus," 15 Mar. 2019 Pieces of that figure were illustrative, something that was not made crystal clear at the time. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "No more doubts: Two independent studies confirm LIGO’s Nobel discovery," 16 Dec. 2018 What was crystal clear to everybody who saw the collection were the currents of inclusivity and positivity that ran through it, with men’s and women’s looks reflecting each other. — Giacomo Minazzi, Vogue, "Salvatore Ferragamo Hosts a Famiglia-Style Dinner in Milano," 24 Feb. 2019 If the changes will cause either delays in delivery or added costs, be crystal clear about these implications. — Liz Reyer, The Seattle Times, "Work dynamics: How to make decisions when everybody wants to have a say," 31 Aug. 2018 This style of beer tastes and even looks like Champagne—dry, crystal clear, highly carbonated—but also bursts with the tropical flavors of new and exotic hops strains. — William Bostwick, WSJ, "Craft Beer Breakthrough: Brisk New Bubblies for the Holiday Table," 20 Nov. 2018 Ultimately the best way to ensure enforcement is to make sure soldiers understand the ramifications of their actions—before enemy artillery makes them crystal clear. — T.s. Allen And Robert A. Heber Jr., WSJ, "Where Posting Selfies on Facebook Can Get You Killed," 26 July 2018 Consider Cle Cosmetics’ CCC Cream—a powerhouse primer, foundation, and sunscreen that adjusts to skin tones—a one-stop shop for a crystal clear canvas. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "Say Goodbye to Winter Redness With These 6 CC Creams," 16 Jan. 2019 And while the tropical skies and crystal clear waters provide plenty of ambience, according to a press release, couples will also be able to personalize the pavilion with candles, flowers and fabrics. — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, "This Over-Water Wedding Pavilion Is Like A Ceremony And Honeymoon In One," 23 Jan. 2016

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The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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crystal clear

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of crystal clear

: perfectly clear : able to be seen through completely

: perfectly easy to understand

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