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
However, it was made crystal clear to the British government that the queen disapproved of the state event, the outlet reported.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel may be in TV limbo following the suspension of his late-night talk show, but the host's pop cultural legacy is crystal clear.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Get crystal clear on what comes after the wire hits your account.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Because there are no rivers or lakes on Niue’s limestone terrain, the surrounding waters are crystal clear, with underwater visibility that regularly exceeds 150 feet.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel may be in TV limbo following the suspension of his late-night talk show, but the host's pop cultural legacy is crystal clear.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Get crystal clear on what comes after the wire hits your account.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Because there are no rivers or lakes on Niue’s limestone terrain, the surrounding waters are crystal clear, with underwater visibility that regularly exceeds 150 feet.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the transition between floors is theatrical, with a crystal elevator that offers shifting vistas of the bay.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Seahawks put the Bucs in obvious situations, then offered little resistance.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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One obvious strategy to try to tackle the staffing problems is to close more prisons, and this year’s state budget authorized Governor Hochul to close up to three more.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The details of his condition and what prompted his lengthy absence are not clear, although a news release issued by the city last year said Richardson had undergone multiple life-threatening surgeries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Progressives have struggled to counteract that, lacking both the money and a clear storyline.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The impact of this team is evident not only in their buildings but in their relationships.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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While some laws have changed, the wealth is evident even on a brief visit.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond species protection, the project also advances ethical shearing practices, fiber contribution programs supporting regional artisan communities, as well as a transparent and traceable supply chain for vicuña fiber.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stablecoins can move dollars across borders in near real time at low cost, with transparent records that simplify compliance and reconciliation.—
Chris Maurice,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Foreclosure would become nonviable as a means of tax collection — with no readily apparent alternative means for timely collection of the delinquent revenue.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remember, magnitude is the scale used by astronomers to chart the apparent brightness of an object in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The state Department of Health Services warns e-cigarettes can become a stepping stone to addiction and liquid nicotine can contain heavy metals like lead, among other health risks.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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At one workstation, a worker uses liquid epoxy to glue fiberglass reinforcing sheets to wooden blades, in batches of six.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Swift won the 2015 Grammy for album of the year, cameras captured Gomez tearing up in the audience, her pride unmistakable.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The reference point was unmistakable.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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