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
Quartz is a crystalline mineral that is used in everything from jewelry and glass to countertops and electronics.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This is may be more of a drama than a typical thriller, but the specifics of it are so crystalline that each scene holds you in tremendous suspense.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Sea Green, Blue Turquoise, and Coral echo sunlit coastlines, crystalline waters, and long summer afternoons.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
But the crystalline aspect of this one moment stands as a stunning reminder that — eventually — even the most powerful bully can be shamed by simple human decency.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This is may be more of a drama than a typical thriller, but the specifics of it are so crystalline that each scene holds you in tremendous suspense.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Sea Green, Blue Turquoise, and Coral echo sunlit coastlines, crystalline waters, and long summer afternoons.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
But the crystalline aspect of this one moment stands as a stunning reminder that — eventually — even the most powerful bully can be shamed by simple human decency.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What emerged was an omelet of ideal and epitomic shape—straight, proudly puffed, about six and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide, with squarish ends and neither a speck nor drop of oil or liquid egg anywhere around.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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It was previously agreed the Earth at its core was liquid, and now she's discovered that that's actually not true.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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