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as in crystal
easily seen through
drank thirstily of the crystal-clear water from the spring
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
what could be more crystal-clear than an emphatic "No!"
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Recent Examples of crystal clear
To be crystal clear, this isn’t meant to say that Hafley will have similar success to Riley, a Hall of Famer.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Laurie and Alamo’s motivations have always been crystal clear in comparison to everyone else’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
When the entire supply chain thinks about tech and AI not just as an efficiency play but also as an active defense against cargo theft, the ROI becomes crystal clear.
—Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Laurie and Alamo’s motivations have always been crystal clear in comparison to everyone else’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
When the entire supply chain thinks about tech and AI not just as an efficiency play but also as an active defense against cargo theft, the ROI becomes crystal clear.
—Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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His newest product is a crystal orb that accommodates cigars up to a 74-ring gauge.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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To further prevent obvious staining, choose darker flooring that won't show mud and dirt as easily.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Black is an obvious choice, but purple, red, pink, navy, or even bolder choices like butter yellow, or orange can also work.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Alpert said the spirit was evident during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when employees and business owners showed up, making deliveries by electric skateboards and tuk-tuks.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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That live sports remains the mitochondria of the legacy TV model was made particularly evident when the final NFL numbers were tallied up at the end of the league’s 2025-26 campaign.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In January, Maryland rapper IDK packaged transparent CD players with his Even the Devil Smiles mixtape; each disc includes a distinct bonus track no one else owns.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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The humor resulting from the combination of apparent authenticity, slick social media editing and a compelling mission has prompted speculation among onlookers about the band's true origin.—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The apparent unit of output—a token—is not a stable unit of economic value.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Duncan joins a few other realtors in the area willing to accept the lucrative AI companies’ stocks in lieu of liquid cash.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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For an organic option, apply a natural fertilizer like high-quality compost, liquid seaweed, or fish.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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That was when the pressure became unmistakable.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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The echoes of 1997 are unmistakable.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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