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
The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Killing the supreme leader, a slew of other powerful figures, and encouraging a popular uprising made this crystal clear.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The social media personality also shared a video of rocky steps leading to the crystal clear ocean water and waves, seemingly from the Cabo destination wedding.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Monday, executives and on-air talent from CBS Sports made their stance crystal clear.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Killing the supreme leader, a slew of other powerful figures, and encouraging a popular uprising made this crystal clear.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The social media personality also shared a video of rocky steps leading to the crystal clear ocean water and waves, seemingly from the Cabo destination wedding.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Monday, executives and on-air talent from CBS Sports made their stance crystal clear.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Make kind choices and keep boundaries obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the picture-perfect rancher’s paradise of Stockyards City is true to its stripes—and nowhere is this more evident than at Cattlemen’s.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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That Cobb learned this lesson well was evident as Tony drove us around, pointing out signs of recent change that coexist with the 19th-century churches and school buildings.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The following year, Salling died at age 35 of an apparent suicide.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What emerged was an omelet of ideal and epitomic shape—straight, proudly puffed, about six and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide, with squarish ends and neither a speck nor drop of oil or liquid egg anywhere around.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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It was previously agreed the Earth at its core was liquid, and now she's discovered that that's actually not true.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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