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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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It's got dual beam-forming mics, which means crystal clear calling, and Spatial Audio which makes audio super immersive. PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025 Trump’s views on women became crystal clear when the infamous Access Hollywood tape was released in 2016. Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025 Then wipe it with a clean, damp cloth until the glass is crystal clear. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 Those rankings will stir up some disagreement, but Griffin made is thoughts on the matter crystal clear. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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