crystal clear

adjective

Definition of crystal clearnext
1
as in crystal
easily seen through drank thirstily of the crystal-clear water from the spring

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2
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 Much of the opposition has been geared around Customs and Border Protection’s plans for inside the Big Bend National Park, which is prized for its beautiful landscapes, limestone cliffs and crystal clear night sky views. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Currently 45% off, the P31i will give you high quality music playback, crystal clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Prada was crystal clear in its message, and in its set design. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 While retrograde, powerhouse Pluto makes the power dynamics beneath these social connections crystal clear. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
  1. crystal
  2. obvious
  3. clear
  4. evident
  5. transparent
  6. apparent
  7. liquid
  8. unmistakable
Adjective
  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
Adjective
  • Aside from obvious fixes like leaking ceilings and sagging floors, the layout, which was chopped up into a warren of tight quarters, needed a full gut to allow the space to breathe and gain more light.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The best way to alleviate the pressure, therefore, is not to wait on a return but to avoid stringing together so many obvious passing downs that allow the edge rushers to tee off.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Nowhere has that shift been clearer than in the outlet’s X feed since the United States went to war with Iran in February.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The resounding answer is clearer to the couple than ever before.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • The 1st magnitude star Regulus will be evident sitting a degree to the moon's left.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • But the family resemblance is evident in form and in function.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • What matters is being transparent, listening to employees’ concerns and following through when answers become available.
    — Jon Lowe, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Now with Daniela landing in this transparent enclosure with him, this Jason helps plot their escape with the extra ampoules that she’s brought with her.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Her campaign denies any involvement in the apparent Sullivan scheme, but the New York Times story and prior reporting could be used to call into question her fitness to serve.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But Miami coach Mario Cristobal is not taking the Tar Heels’ defense lightly, even though UM has the apparent advantage.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Together, these ingredients form a deep eutectic solvent, a liquid mixture whose components interact through forces such as hydrogen bonding and ion-dipole interactions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The liquid sunscreen has an ultralight texture and a silky feel.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquid
Adjective
  • The subtle, but unmistakable, undercurrent of apple sweetness struck me as a bit of a magic trick in a bread that, otherwise, to the eye and hand was just a soft white loaf.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The vamp features an unmistakable signature of the Italian house, a horsebit.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmistakable

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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