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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
Collisions between nanoscale twins and crystal boundaries form concentrated stress points, which sprout fresh structural defects. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Think French crystal bottles and concentrations so high his perfumers certainly raised eyebrows. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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
  • With no clear end to the volatility, independent retailers are having to build it into their buying strategies, prioritizing flexible orders, transparent shipping terms, and suppliers willing to share the risk.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Espinosa demanded accountability from ICE and called for a transparent investigation of the incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparent
Noun
  • And November will bring the launch of Kelly Wearstler’s Perch collection of glassware, her latest collaboration with Serax.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Riedel still produced much of its stemware by hand, but this new line offered restaurants a high-quality, more affordable alternative, transforming the image of glassware and wine service around the globe.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of glassware
Adjective
  • But national Democrats have been eying the race for months due to the state’s large Black population, and Obama’s ad is a clear effort to juice turnout.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of clear
Noun
  • This porcelain often featured rich blue patterns drawn against a white background.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Everything is served on antique porcelain, mis-matched in design, yet unified in style.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of porcelain
Adjective
  • Testing a different reactor design Unlike conventional reactors, which typically use solid fuel, molten salt reactor designs can dissolve nuclear fuel in liquid salt.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Neither liquid nor solid, the soft peat layers formed in bogs and fens set them apart from all other ecosystems.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 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
  • That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The crystalline waters of the reservoir provide drinking water for more than 3 million people in 53 communities in eastern Massachusetts, fed by a subterranean, gravitational aqueduct.
    — Chris Tanaka, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of crystalline
Noun
  • The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meantime, Adler said his pottery studio is where everything begins.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pottery

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