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crystal 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of crystalnext
as in transparent
easily seen through an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams

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crystal

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noun

as in glassware

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Recent Examples of crystal
Adjective
Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026 Gigi Hadid turned heads in a sheer gray Miu Miu gown that was embellished with crystal flame and floral details in beige and black. — Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2026
Noun
Many of its stations look as though they were built for the tsars, clad in precious marble and adorned with mosaics, crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and gilded moldings. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 This thin, lightweight tablet features a 1080p full HD display that delivers vibrant colors and crystal-clear details for all your favorite movies, TV shows and video games. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
  1. transparent
  2. glassware
  3. clear
  4. porcelain
  5. liquid
  6. china
  7. crystalline
  8. pottery
Adjective
  • Unlike a polished piece of metal which is reflective and the same material from every direction, a second surface mirror is an assemblage, has a transparent layer, a reflective layer, and an opaque layer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Is this organization, much of whose funding is not transparent and comes from member states in the Persian Gulf, designed to make peace, or make money?
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparent
Noun
  • Porch doors have sensors on them which halt the air conditioning inside any time the room isn’t sealed, and a beautiful collection of glassware and picnic items left in your room guarantee nary a single-use plastic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • At a dinner attended by the fashion and design set at the brand’s Milan flagship on Wednesday, founder Carolina Castiglioni introduced a new array of tableware, glassware and cutlery made with Belgian design specialist Serax.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of glassware
Adjective
  • Mourinho’s aim to get closer to his players has been especially clear with the team’s biggest names.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Congress has bipartisan bills in the works aimed at setting clearer federal consumer protections, including age verification.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
Noun
  • Traces of other religious traditions can also be found in porcelain studied by the institute, Weng said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • White porcelain paired with aged brass feels more timeless than trendy.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of porcelain
Adjective
  • His research later expanded into flexible electronics, liquid metal electronics, microsupercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reflections, liquid surfaces, shimmering light and fluid choreography underscore the magnetic tension between the two artists, who share the same effortless chemistry that powered their previous global hits.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquid
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Adjective
  • Kitch-iti-kipi gets its crystalline water straight from the earth—more than 10,000 gallons of it every minute.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Another image showed clear plastic bags containing a crystalline substance authorities identified as methamphetamine.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of crystalline
Noun
  • Everyday objects such as pottery vessels, loom weights, and jewelry add further detail to the picture of life in the fortress.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • People can decorate tiles as part of a community, collaborative project, try out a pottery wheel for free and shop pottery from local artists.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pottery

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