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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
One thing is crystal clear: Impending tariffs are having a big impact on consumer spending, and the picture isn’t all that rosy.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
What they were really intended to say, however, isn’t crystal clear.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The waters below our bungalow are crystal clear, and because our resort is basically in a shallow alcove, there aren’t any waves and most importantly, the water at its deepest is 3 ½ feet deep.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Stack the starting fives, and the gap at the top is crystal clear.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
What they were really intended to say, however, isn’t crystal clear.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The waters below our bungalow are crystal clear, and because our resort is basically in a shallow alcove, there aren’t any waves and most importantly, the water at its deepest is 3 ½ feet deep.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Stack the starting fives, and the gap at the top is crystal clear.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 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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Chinese moves are transparent and suppliers to China know that China’s serious long-term goal is their own marginalization.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Save a transparent sticker of your shareable stats to your camera roll.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks delivered superior returns with less risk compared to the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster experience, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was especially evident this year by the numerous automakers participating in the three classes—Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Pochettino has made clear that this tournament can also push players into a spot on the World Cup roster.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Netflix’s strategic drive into original production from Spain is clear.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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When asked where Jean lived, Joseph gave an address that police later identified as Roseau’s, an apparent building on Snyder Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Overall, what stands out most positively about this limited edition is its apparent focus on capability and heritage over pure aesthetics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 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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The sun's habitable zone — the band where the influx of radiation is just right to support liquid water on the surface of a planet — will steadily march outward as the sun begins this new phase of life.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
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So, while Israel is flying the planes, the United States is sending an unmistakable message that its multi-decade strategic partnership with Israel is formidable in the face of threats from anti-American, anti-Western authoritarian regimes.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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An 'unmistakable' long-term trend In practice, investors want to keep their money in the market over decades, and many presidencies.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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