as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Featuring one to three bedrooms, each villa will overlook the crystal blue waters where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Silver paillettes and crystal chain tops doubled as body jewelry.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.
—Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Featuring one to three bedrooms, each villa will overlook the crystal blue waters where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
The new voice isolation technology ensures your calls stay crystal-clear, while the IP54 rating protects them from dust, sweat, and light rain.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Silver paillettes and crystal chain tops doubled as body jewelry.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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The transparent finish imparts a buttery, lightweight, and non-sticky feel.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh said the Fed had become too transparent in some respects.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Tervis Melamine Dinner Plates are ideal for setting a pretty tablescape while ensuring broken ceramic or glassware is never an issue.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The marble kitchen is complemented by a matching butler’s pantry custom-designed to show off your china and glassware.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on one task, one conversation, one clear outcome at a time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Amid increasingly dire reports, a growing body of pilot projects and best practices is also beginning to emerge, though clear direction on how to scale them remains elusive.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Furnishings have been refreshed with natural wood and stone, porcelain and vegan leather, along with layered textures and neutral tones inspired by Denver’s landscape.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two tankers carrying liquid petroleum gas (LPG) that were heading out of the Persian Gulf have abruptly turned round amidst Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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The first of these—a cult favorite among writers, particularly youngish women writers—put Lemann on the map as a singular stylist, capable of crystalline insights into the miscreants and oddballs of the American South and great bursts of unrestrained sentiment.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Decorative pieces from the previous owner’s collection—antique maps, farm tools, and pottery vessels—add character.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Seth Rogen’s passion for pottery runs deep.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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