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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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu just made that choice crystal clear. Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 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, 5 May 2026 The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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