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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
Patriots fans are starting to book their flights to Denver, as there’s still more football to be played this season and visions of the hometown team in the Super Bowl become crystal clear.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
That being said, let’s make one thing crystal clear – anyone genuinely incurring AI psychosis should be directly seeking help via a human therapist.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Fantasize about a day on a warm beach with crystal clear waters, while your nails do the heavy lifting in the winter chill.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, January is here to set the tone with a dazzling meteor shower, Jupiter at its boldest, and crystal clear stargazing conditions for gazing deep into the heavens.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
That being said, let’s make one thing crystal clear – anyone genuinely incurring AI psychosis should be directly seeking help via a human therapist.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Fantasize about a day on a warm beach with crystal clear waters, while your nails do the heavy lifting in the winter chill.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, January is here to set the tone with a dazzling meteor shower, Jupiter at its boldest, and crystal clear stargazing conditions for gazing deep into the heavens.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.—
Paulina Rowińska,
Wired News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The hoarding expert suggested that people may not be checking the most obvious spots in their homes for hidden fortunes.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a performance artist and musician, Ono has always tried to expose the depth contained within the apparently obvious.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The waterfront escape offers 13 miles of hiking trails to pass the pre-sunset hours, with clear views across massive Oneida Lake once the astronomical fun begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer’s artistic talents were evident from an early age.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the action shifts to England, the virtuosity of direction and performance, and this brand of theatrical expression, becomes more evident.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Get 10% off with a Patagonia promo code Patagonia coupon codes are rare to come by; the brand instead focuses on transparent pricing and consistent discounts on last season’s gear.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leading online gold retailers utilize advanced security measures and transparent pricing models to build trust with investors.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two people were killed and seven others were hurt in a shooting during an apparent fight on a street in an entertainment district, the police chief in Richmond, Virginia, said Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There was an apparent surge in Putin’s approval rating after the use of military force against Ukraine in 2014 and 2022.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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Langelo says to mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of neem oil per 1 quart of water, and add a drop of liquid dish soap as an emulsifier.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stage one fueling is complete with RP-1 and liquid oxygen.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the direction feels unmistakable.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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In October, a Russian Su-30 fighter accompanied by an Il-78 refueling tanker violated Lithuanian airspace – an unmistakable signal of endurance and deliberate mission planning.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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