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 Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 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 Devil’s Den Spring Located in Levy County, Devil's Den Spring is a prehistoric natural spring inside a cave that offers diving and snorkeling in crystal clear, 72-degree waters all year long. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 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
Adjective
  • The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
    — Paula Chiocchi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • The Sonic at 4025 Mapleshade Lane was found to have liquid leaking from the ceiling onto the cooking surfaces.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of liquid
Adjective
  • The Institutional Revolution The first transformation was institutional, immediate, and unmistakable.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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