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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
Focusing diffuse sunlight onto a millimeter-scale crystal posed its own challenge. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 The venue’s interior is dark and opulent, with details in black, gold, and emerald green illuminated by mirrors and crystal chandeliers. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 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
  • The coach of last season’s Class 5A runner-up, Legend High, offered a transparent assessment on the state of the competition in Colorado.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some nepo-baby artists are more transparent about their privileges.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparent
Noun
  • Mistral, the yacht's open-air Mediterranean restaurant, features coral, mandarin, and blush tones, with Ginori porcelain and glassware on every table.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Submerge the part of the glassware with the sticker into the water.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of glassware
Adjective
  • Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, and this was made very clear throughout their promos on Raw.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Golden State’s new floor is bright blue – decidedly not a Valkyries team color – and features clear Chase Bank branding throughout.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of clear
Noun
  • The synagogue’s entryway leads to a main hall with blue and white Chinese porcelain tile floors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The gold standard for veneers is porcelain, a glass-like material that ceramicists shape layer by layer.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of porcelain
Adjective
  • Many people struggled to determine how much liquid to add to dissolve the powder and the correct dose to draw up once it was dissolved.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers analyzed all five types of mucus using various techniques, including proteomics, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, cryoscanning electron microscopy, and liquid chromatography.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 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
  • These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • That’s a smile piece, too, although Ono looks all business holding a crystalline hammer on the catalog cover photo.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of crystalline
Noun
  • In Kanab, Utah, the Moqui Cave museum showcases a massive collection of Native American artifacts, including pottery and arrowheads.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1770s, Josiah Wedgwood transformed pottery from a local craft into one of the first modern consumer brands.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pottery

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