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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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Fantasize about a day on a warm beach with crystal clear waters, while your nails do the heavy lifting in the winter chill. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 How Often To Clean A TV Screen Regular cleaning will help prevent build-up of dust and grime and keep your TV-watching experience crystal clear. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Fortunately, January is here to set the tone with a dazzling meteor shower, Jupiter at its boldest, and crystal clear stargazing conditions for gazing deep into the heavens. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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