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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At the end of the 2024 season, after the Miami Dolphins had produced a 8-9 record, missed the playoff for the first time in Mike McDaniel’s three seasons, and the team’s owner made his expectations for the next season crystal clear. Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025 But before signing on the dotted line, one thing had to be crystal clear: nothing changes as far as how Cam conducts his show. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025 In logistics, the mission is crystal clear: Get goods from point A to point B safely and on time. Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 For startups and emerging brands, the choice is becoming crystal clear: embrace hybrid models that can deliver immediate results while building long-term credibility, or continue gambling with traditional approaches that offer no guarantees. Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 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 29 Aug. 2025.

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