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 Some elements of the dispute remain less than crystal clear, but what is certain is that Chief Cody’s actions eventually cost him his job. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 June 2026 Now, under regular NPS maintenance, a high-tech nanobubble ozone technology will be deployed to kill the algae and keep the Reflecting Pool crystal clear. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of crystal
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  • Happy Gilmore is another obvious inspiration (even without the Netflix of it all) whenever Lonnie throws his clubs, talks to his ball, and calls on fans to chant his name before taking a swing.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • That particular prompt may have been rejected for an obvious reason, though.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • European football returns to Wrexham this week with the size of the task facing the hosts clear on their Women’s Champions League debut.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The calendar is clear now for another global event that the world will be talking about.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
  • What has become evident is that society needs a more clear-eyed approach to the potential losses from AI as well as a strategy for sharing the benefits.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Like many Maine officials, Biddeford mayor Liam LaFountain has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero at the hands of a federal agent.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Several unresolved cases still warrant timely, transparent resolution.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • That was until the nearby linesman alerted him to the fact that the goal was disallowed for an apparent foul.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • That may also explain the apparent disconnect between the secondary and primary markets.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • The factory in the former Gildan building in Granite Industrial Park will make data center hardware such as liquid cooling enclosures and server racks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond this, next generation reactor technologies, several of which are being deployed, use coolants such as helium, molten salt, and liquid metal instead of water.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of liquid
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Vogue’s beauty editor-at-large, Arden Fanning Andrews, is a mineral sunscreen loyalist, while senior beauty and wellness editor Margaux Anbouba prefers an SPF with an unmistakable glowy finish.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Generations of locals have grown up on its signature franks — split down the middle, grilled in a secret sauce, and served from an unmistakable pagoda-style stand.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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