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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 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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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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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 there seems to be a clear increase in the number of ticks out there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Share a clear plan, and invite real input.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This season was too miserable, and this club was too far below any reasonable standard to deny the long-evident reality that a full, disciplined rebuild is now an absolute necessity.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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In their video announcing the show’s ending, Hadel and Cusack emphasized that these episodes are not a proper finale of any sort, and that’s very evident from watching them.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Give families a challenge process that is transparent, time-bound and subject to appeal.—
Jacob Crainic,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Brands need to establish clear and transparent data privacy practices that support a lawful basis for data collection and give customers full control over their data before it is used by AI.—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 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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Tips for Storing Laundry Detergent To ensure your liquid laundry detergent lasts as long as possible, store it in a temperature-stable, cool, dry environment for best results.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Such supplementation is available in pill, powder or liquid form and as an energy bar.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So the movement upward here is unmistakable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, as temperatures rise, so too does the unmistakable presence of Eau Splendide.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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