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
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
There's a visual maturity to Maul's series, which is a crystal-clear evolution of past works, from the dynamic camera work to the stronger focus on close-ups that underline the more emotional and subtle character moments.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 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
Content creators will want to attach an external microphone to get crystal-clear audio.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
There's a visual maturity to Maul's series, which is a crystal-clear evolution of past works, from the dynamic camera work to the stronger focus on close-ups that underline the more emotional and subtle character moments.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Punch Bowl And Glasses The beauty of vintage glassware is often in its quirky, retro appeal.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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At that point, prevention becomes your best strategy for preserving the clarity of the rest of your glassware pieces.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Made of feldspar porcelain, the mugs are dishwasher and microwave-safe.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are floor-to-ceiling porcelain slab walls, designer lighting, and architectural reveals that create the impression of floating walls and ceilings, while cabinetry throughout is crafted by the heritage Italian design and furniture company Pedini.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What emerged was an omelet of ideal and epitomic shape—straight, proudly puffed, about six and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide, with squarish ends and neither a speck nor drop of oil or liquid egg anywhere around.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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It was previously agreed the Earth at its core was liquid, and now she's discovered that that's actually not true.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 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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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
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The team found that small differences in how atoms are arranged in a crystalline lattice can strongly affect superconductivity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Details throughout the space reflect that approach, including the plateware — with each piece thrown by Orr, who studied pottery for two years after high school.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Taxes fund free classes in pottery and printmaking at a community art center.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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