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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While retrograde, powerhouse Pluto makes the power dynamics beneath these social connections crystal clear. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The park's remote and rugged location, its steep limestone canyon walls and crystal clear starry night views attract visitors from around the world. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The park’s remote and rugged location, its steep limestone canyon walls and crystal clear starry night views attract visitors from around the world. Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The day was an ordinary Tuesday — crystal clear, cool, with a beautiful blue sky. Joe Holden, CBS News, 11 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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