1
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
Then wipe it with a clean, damp cloth until the glass is crystal clear.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
There the expedition team found a crystal clear, acidic source lake sustained by vast, previously undocumented peatlands.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The words of the coaches remain colorful and crystal clear.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
There the expedition team found a crystal clear, acidic source lake sustained by vast, previously undocumented peatlands.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The words of the coaches remain colorful and crystal clear.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
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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While many people might use hair extensions without obvious problems, irritation is relatively common.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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White checked all of those boxes and cemented himself as an obvious choice with a network of current donors, high-ranking business partners in Charlotte, as well as potential donors that Gaber hopes to convert.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The WhatsApp logs show Carvajal deleted a total 14 messages sent by other participants in the chat and 42 of his own messages before the Herald obtained the logs, so the full extent of his participation is not clear.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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That restraint was evident during Iran’s conflict with Israel last year and subsequent US aerial attacks, when China similarly only offered rhetorical support.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The in-demand event planner and lifestyle expert, who’s put on shindigs for celebs like Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, and Matthew McConaughey, has put his own spin on the seven-bedroom manse, evident in touches like a bedroom with textured gold wallpaper and a floral-print laundry room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Seri’s priorities are government accountability and efficiency, public safety, infrastructure and transparent elections.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Available in solid, semi-solid, and semi-transparent finishes, Acorn is a part of Cabot's extensive Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer line.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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For almost a year, the Saudis and other key members have been engaged in an apparent push to reclaim market share ceded in recent years to rivals such as US shale drillers.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The extraordinary failure, in my opinion and in that of many others, of the responsible agent—the BBC—is now utterly apparent.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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At Jil Sander, Belloti’s martini mood tried to perk things up, and makeup artist Lucia Pica translated it into neon red lips, much brighter than those that walked for Dolce & Gabbana (the brand’s own liquid lip in a brick-y shade called Audacity).—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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This pasta starts with rendering bacon, which means plenty of its liquid gold fat left in the pan.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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But no matter the sub that fired the torpedo, the historical significance is unmistakable.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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