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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
The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
How Often To Clean A TV Screen Regular cleaning will help prevent build-up of dust and grime and keep your TV-watching experience crystal clear.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Dark Knight Rises may be an overstuffed and thematically conflicted mess, but her Catwoman rings crystal clear.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
How Often To Clean A TV Screen Regular cleaning will help prevent build-up of dust and grime and keep your TV-watching experience crystal clear.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Dark Knight Rises may be an overstuffed and thematically conflicted mess, but her Catwoman rings crystal clear.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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My bridal shower will be taking place at a historic inn, on a crystal blue Finger Lake in Upstate New York, at the end of April.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Neural activation and event consolidation seem too bureaucratic, even obvious.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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While the ramifications are currently most evident in Asia, Neumann said that as manufacturing and consumer sentiment decline, that is likely to spill over into other economies that rely on the region for trade.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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That cost was evident in financial markets on Tuesday, with the interest rate charged on British government bonds up by more than those of comparable nations — that shows that investors are putting a higher price on taking on government debt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Most were transparent, blue or black fibers made from materials like polyester — consistent with earlier findings on microplastic pollution in the Amazon.—
Ryan Brennan
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The Georgia city’s northwest Buckhead neighborhood has been overrun in the last couple of weeks by empty, driverless ride-share vehicles due to an apparent routing behavior issue.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Their apparent approach will culminate in a spectacular conjunction on June 9, when the two brightest planets in the night sky appear exceptionally close together after sunset.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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CycloRP, a rocket propellant intended to replace RP-1 and RP-2 refined kerosene used in liquid rocket engines; and CK-10, which replaces JP-10 fuel used in cruise missiles and standoff munitions.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Apply the liquid bait in strategic areas such as behind kitchen appliances, under sinks, or along baseboard lines where pest activity occurs.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This connection with Nashville’s past and future gives the patient experience a sense of character, privacy, and unmistakable identity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The undercurrent here is unmistakable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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