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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
Pro-life officials, and juries, need to make this crystal clear to hospitals.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
When the state decides to take a life, the rationale behind it should be crystal clear, as should the series of decisions that propel inmates from their death row cells to the execution chamber.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Marino has now made his thoughts on the debate crystal clear.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
When the state decides to take a life, the rationale behind it should be crystal clear, as should the series of decisions that propel inmates from their death row cells to the execution chamber.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Marino has now made his thoughts on the debate crystal clear.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
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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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The harmful consequences to the economy and food supply is obvious.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Establishing clear protocols for collaborative action and conducting regular stress tests and drills—simulating everything from accidents to public health emergencies—helps identify vulnerabilities and familiarizes all parties with their roles before a real crisis hits.—
Daniel Brillman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The landscape of potential O’Brien challengers isn’t yet clear, but Hooker, the Philadelphia Local official, is one of them.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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In a sense, that was evident a week ago, when the Hornets’ rookie class inked their respective contracts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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The club’s communication has not helped, though noticeable strides in transparency have been evident since the saga of Alvarez’s undiagnosed hand fracture.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Moving goods to a transparent, modular and trustworthy point-of-care solution turns a historically linear, week-long CGT supply chain into a high-velocity loop that keeps patients confident that the right cells arrive on time, every time. 5.—
Mike Walker,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Separately, Russia’s transport minister was found dead in what authorities said was an apparent suicide — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by Putin.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The disconnect is apparent: students want to build careers around emerging technology, but traditional education isn’t teaching them how.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Highly liquid and transferable stablecoins may start to supplant some of the base building blocks and revenue drivers of the existing financial system.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What to use it for: Cleaning up liquid spills, hair, and fur, as well as dirt, dust, and other debris.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The display of might outside was unmistakable, as was the soft power inside the building.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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