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
Family members told local news outlets that the first suspicious food item appeared in November, when a hot dog with a crystalline substance was found on a patio, followed by a December incident in which a dog fell ill and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His performance was a marvel, with exquisite phrasing and crystalline passagework.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 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
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His performance was a marvel, with exquisite phrasing and crystalline passagework.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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My bridal shower will be taking place at a historic inn, on a crystal blue Finger Lake in Upstate New York, at the end of April.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After nearly two decades of building a transparent and responsible business in Europe, sustainable apparel brand Armedangels is launching in the United States.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Only one Republican state has a relatively clear path to gaining seats from the decision in time for the midterms — Florida.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Which oil executives in attendance were not immediately clear.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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