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
What has been lost (or sacrificed) is the continuous thrill-ride ecstasy of No One, where short, crystalline paragraphs propel the reader ever onward.
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Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
For the premiere, Robbie paired a sheer, crystalline Armani Privé gown with a soft, romantic updo that spotlighted the dramatic jeweled gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The beach itself is pebbled, classic Sicily, with crystalline water.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
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Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
For the premiere, Robbie paired a sheer, crystalline Armani Privé gown with a soft, romantic updo that spotlighted the dramatic jeweled gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The beach itself is pebbled, classic Sicily, with crystalline water.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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There, a dock sits almost level with the crystal-blue water—the same color as the fervedouros—and wooden steps descend into the cool water.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Laidback Fun The crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez provided dramatic views from our suite’s balcony and easygoing beach days.—
Jasmine Purdie,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Men’s jeans were denim in front, transparent PVC in the back.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that hurts my feelings, just to be completely transparent.—
Tommy Dorfman,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the battery gets cold, the liquid highway between the anode and cathode thickens, slowing the ions down, according to the Scientific American.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Hours before kickoff on Monday, the three-time NFL defensive player of the clear sent a clear plea to YouTube TV and ESPN.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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