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
Glass forms when sand and/or rocks are heated at high temperatures, melting and losing their crystalline structure.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
When magma is formed in the mantle source, thorium, like water, remains in the melt rather than producing crystalline minerals.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After a four-year closure, the popular series of subterranean chambers laced with crystalline formations found beneath Sequoia National Park is reopening to the public.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike his compatriots, Eversley brought science and metaphysics to bear in his explorations of light, routinely applying centripetal force to create sleek, luminous works whose transparent forms radiate a crystalline energy that can seem cool and warm at the same time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
When magma is formed in the mantle source, thorium, like water, remains in the melt rather than producing crystalline minerals.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After a four-year closure, the popular series of subterranean chambers laced with crystalline formations found beneath Sequoia National Park is reopening to the public.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike his compatriots, Eversley brought science and metaphysics to bear in his explorations of light, routinely applying centripetal force to create sleek, luminous works whose transparent forms radiate a crystalline energy that can seem cool and warm at the same time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To paraphrase Bochner, the thesaurus is not transparent.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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One downside of selling physical gold is traditionally high trading costs — and those costs are typically not transparent, Kristof said.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To spot treat a stain, apply a small amount of liquid laundry detergent, mild dish soap, or a commercial stain remover and use a damp white rag to gently blot the stain.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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During the procedure, a surgeon seals the vein shut using radiofrequency, a laser, or a liquid sealant.7 Endovenous ablation may be combined with other treatments to help prevent varicose veins from recurring.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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