as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 24 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
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Gish, Compass, (312) 607-8878 Manhattan In The Heywood, a 1914 building renovated in 2006, this one-bedroom condo plus office has an open plan and 12-foot ceilings, a crystal chandelier, six tall windows with shutters, and in-unit laundry.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Ciara bared it all in a silk chiffon Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture slip dress featuring a crystal leopard design and an ultra-high thigh slit.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 24 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
Davis wore the brand’s Seine 75 Pump, a perfectly opulent style that oozes luxeness thanks to the red velvet upper that’s so yummy, as well as the crystal brooch on the toe bed that screams, well, elegance.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Gish, Compass, (312) 607-8878 Manhattan In The Heywood, a 1914 building renovated in 2006, this one-bedroom condo plus office has an open plan and 12-foot ceilings, a crystal chandelier, six tall windows with shutters, and in-unit laundry.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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Broward County taxpayers deserve a clear and transparent explanation regarding commissions collected by the Broward County Tax Collector’s Office on school district property.—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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To keep this look wearable, Briceno recommends, keep the color somewhat transparent.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Delicate glassware should be hand-washed in warm water with mild dish soap.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Take a long walk without earbuds and clear a corner for reflection today, because insight blooms when your mind feels unhurried and private.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vantor’s images, taken on March 11, provide a clear view of the damage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ceramic shops are everywhere—Kanazawa is famed for its gold leaf and fine porcelain.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Floral fabrics and wallpaper, collected plates and porcelain, and monogrammed linens all contribute to the look.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Flavor Bourbon Combine 2 cups bourbon and ¼ cup liquid bacon fat in a sealable, freezer-safe container.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 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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The unique geology of Mexico's Yucatán has left the jungles surrounding Tulum studded with cenotes, sinkholes filled with spectacularly still, crystalline waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike traditional steel, which has a crystalline atomic structure, amorphous steel has a disordered atomic arrangement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But many other offline, tactile hobbies, like pottery, origami and even blacksmithing, have gained traction online with Gen-Z and millennials recently.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The pottery came from 13 sites, spanning from modern-day Denmark to what is now Ivanovo oblast in eastern Russia.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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