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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Some elements of the dispute remain less than crystal clear, but what is certain is that Chief Cody’s actions eventually cost him his job. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 June 2026 Now, under regular NPS maintenance, a high-tech nanobubble ozone technology will be deployed to kill the algae and keep the Reflecting Pool crystal clear. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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