as in crystal
easily seen through
we could see fish swimming beneath the crystalline ice of the frozen lake
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Recent Examples of crystalline
But trying to get something smoky and wild like mezcal to fit into the clean, crystalline purity of a Martini seemed, at first, insane.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
The crystalline structure of molecules is more uniform, rather than a broad variation.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
As researchers discovered decades ago, magnetic strength can be greatly improved by adding to the crystalline lattice atoms with unpaired electrons in the 4f orbital—notably the rare earth elements neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium.
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Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
Some beaches are found next to crystalline lakes, while others are beneath the peaks of majestic mountain ranges.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
The crystalline structure of molecules is more uniform, rather than a broad variation.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
As researchers discovered decades ago, magnetic strength can be greatly improved by adding to the crystalline lattice atoms with unpaired electrons in the 4f orbital—notably the rare earth elements neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium.
—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
Some beaches are found next to crystalline lakes, while others are beneath the peaks of majestic mountain ranges.
—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
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Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.
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This contrasts sharply with Ben Bernanke's transparent regime, which established explicit inflation targets and regular communication to enhance predictability and anchor expectations.
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Companies can prepare workers through reskilling, but also by being transparent in changes that may happen to labor as a result of automation, both for better and for worse.
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Economists’ dream of a highly liquid marketplace for information has, in some form, come true – with some asterisks.
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Switch to Liquid Soap The easiest change is to switch from bar soap to a liquid or gel body wash.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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There’s clear evidence that some of the links between larger climate patterns in the atmosphere are being altered by climate change, Trenberth said.
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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