as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The method grows the manganese vanadium oxide on top of the crystal substrate—which gives engineers more control over the film’s thickness, composition, and crystal structure, according to Photonics Media.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
Unplug, keep a journal, and celebrate little luxuries, like sipping champagne from crystal glasses on your final Zodiac boat ride.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The method grows the manganese vanadium oxide on top of the crystal substrate—which gives engineers more control over the film’s thickness, composition, and crystal structure, according to Photonics Media.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
In sizzling snapshots, Graham is seen enjoying the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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Be transparent – be open about your financial journey by sharing your goals, celebrating your wins, and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy is right to scrutinize the potential overreach of the pharmaceutical industry, and to ensure their research and development is ethical and transparent.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Show off the spellbinding aspects of these wickedly good drinks by serving the sippers in clear bowls and glassware.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead of lining your cart with mixology tools and glassware, place your makeup products, hair styling tools, skincare essentials and more on the cart for easy access.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The logic is clear: federal funds, institutional oversight, and NCAA membership make universities easier to regulate than high school districts, which are governed by state athletic associations.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Changes included installing porcelain over the existing marble for easy maintenance, adding more lighting, and incorporating blue as an accent color.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Researchers have recovered more than 3,300 artifacts from the wreck, including gold coins inscribed with Arabic, pieces of porcelain and religious figurines.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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My body had held on to every morsel of food and liquid ounce, unsure when it would be fed again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the food has to be served on real china – no plastic, paper bags or whatever.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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In the Richard Donner films, an ice crystal was thrown into the ground, and a crystalline structure would grow out of the ground.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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