1
as in crystal
easily seen through
drank thirstily of the crystal-clear water from the spring
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
what could be more crystal-clear than an emphatic "No!"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crystal clear
The possibility of an attack was crystal clear in the preceding weeks, with several indications that Israel was readily preparing for it.
—
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
What is crystal clear is that an AMOC collapse would be very bad for society, van Westen said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
This helps push more water down its face, flowing over moss and ferns, tumbling into a crystal clear pool at the base, giving a truly picture-perfect experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Read: OpenAI’s ambitions just became crystal clear Now 2015 feels like a very long time ago, and the charitable origins have turned into a ball and chain for OpenAI.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
What is crystal clear is that an AMOC collapse would be very bad for society, van Westen said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
This helps push more water down its face, flowing over moss and ferns, tumbling into a crystal clear pool at the base, giving a truly picture-perfect experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Read: OpenAI’s ambitions just became crystal clear Now 2015 feels like a very long time ago, and the charitable origins have turned into a ball and chain for OpenAI.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
-
The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
-
The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Adjective
-
But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
-
But before checking for ripeness, start by inspecting the pineapple for any obvious signs of damage or spoilage, including bruising, soft spots, wrinkled skin, or dry, brown leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Adjective
-
Chinese moves are transparent and suppliers to China know that China’s serious long-term goal is their own marginalization.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
-
Save a transparent sticker of your shareable stats to your camera roll.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2025
Adjective
-
The Turchin family’s lifelong passion for art and design was evident across all the rooms.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
-
That reality is evident almost just from the scale.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
-
To help guide you through the rest of summer and beyond, dermatologists help break down what body acne is, how to treat it, and the best kinds of products to have in rotation for smoother, clearer skin all over.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
-
The Senate's decision marks a clear victory for the White House and shows how much latitude both Republicans and some Democrats are willing to give Trump to take unilateral military action against Iran.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Adjective
-
Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
-
Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
-
Unlike the traditional model where VCs obtain a bushel of shares from a startup, and then wait seven years, the crypto VC world is more liquid and revolves around tokens not stock.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
-
His brand is known for its statement suits, often made from unique materials like liquid velvet and upcycled corduroy.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Adjective
-
The pattern is unmistakable: just as Enron triggered SOX, AI governance failures will trigger mandatory expertise requirements.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
-
The symbolism of the decision to target this base—the same one that U.S. President Donald Trump visited only two months ago during his tour of Gulf states, and one located in a country that maintains close ties to and shares an offshore gas field with Iran—is unmistakable.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share