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 volume of the television is up so loud it can be heard crystal clear in the backroom.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Don’t force a quick fix, but don’t ignore what’s obvious.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Likewise the only evidence that Trump might not be crazy is his obvious determination to seem so.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on one task, one conversation, one clear outcome at a time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Amid increasingly dire reports, a growing body of pilot projects and best practices is also beginning to emerge, though clear direction on how to scale them remains elusive.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Bank of England policymakers will be keeping a beady eye on whether the evident inflation spike starts to spread through the economy, via higher wages for example.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sources of upside Unexpected sources of upside in individual stocks should be evident in key performance indicators beyond simple earnings per share, Wilson noted.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The transparent finish imparts a buttery, lightweight, and non-sticky feel.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh said the Fed had become too transparent in some respects.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s been especially apparent this year because the draft is really good.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the argument continued, Alexander and his 62-year-old father, in turn, urinated on his neighbor’s yard in apparent retaliation for the dog’s actions, prosecutors say.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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The contrast between the two siblings was immediate and unmistakable.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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