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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
Stack the starting fives, and the gap at the top is crystal clear.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
One thing is crystal clear for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) and the Swarovski Foundation: the future of fashion depends on change.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
Lifetime fitness tried to hide behind a misread county code, but the law is crystal clear.
—Tiffany Rizzo, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The video feed was always crystal clear, although sound was a bit laggy and hard to hear well.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 12 May 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
One thing is crystal clear for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) and the Swarovski Foundation: the future of fashion depends on change.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
Lifetime fitness tried to hide behind a misread county code, but the law is crystal clear.
—Tiffany Rizzo, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The video feed was always crystal clear, although sound was a bit laggy and hard to hear well.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
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Lionsgate post-Starz spin-off would be the most obvious choice, without the weight of cable networks on both sides and with a host of still-viable Lionsgate franchises including John Wick, The Hunger Games and Saw.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Additionally, transparent data systems tracking outcomes—such as income, employment, and attainment by race and parental education—are essential to drive reform.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Fifty Shades of Grey actress wore a bodysuit underneath the transparent dress, with a surplice neckline and pleated hem.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, King’s status as a last-minute guest was evident in her clothes, the journalist's green sweatsuit standing out among the black-tie attire.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Taxpayers and their representatives often have no clear way to know when the two-year period begins.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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The man dropped to the ground and was arrested without any apparent resistance in the video that Osante filmed.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Now, however, Trump holds roughly $900 million of liquid assets, about half of which come from crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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While a liquid carton is a race to use up before the expiration date, buttermilk powder is more forgiving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The gravity of the moment was unmistakable — the consequences of a loss, and the eventual magnitude of a win.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In a market defined by uncertainty, the bond market’s message is unmistakable: brace for impact.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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