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
Spread over a sprawling 42 hectares, despite its infancy, the island is lush and verdant, and fringed by a sugary golden beach and lapped by the gentle waters of a crystalline lagoon.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Researchers reported the experimental realization of single-crystalline θ-phase tantalum nitride (θ-TaN), a metastable transition metal nitride predicted to overcome this limitation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Andrews has garnered comparisons to fellow Arizona native Linda Ronstadt for her rich, clear tone, which can modulate from quivering vibrato to crystalline belt on a dime.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Researchers reported the experimental realization of single-crystalline θ-phase tantalum nitride (θ-TaN), a metastable transition metal nitride predicted to overcome this limitation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Andrews has garnered comparisons to fellow Arizona native Linda Ronstadt for her rich, clear tone, which can modulate from quivering vibrato to crystalline belt on a dime.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.—
Paulina Rowińska,
Wired News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Get 10% off with a Patagonia promo code Patagonia coupon codes are rare to come by; the brand instead focuses on transparent pricing and consistent discounts on last season’s gear.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leading online gold retailers utilize advanced security measures and transparent pricing models to build trust with investors.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Langelo says to mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of neem oil per 1 quart of water, and add a drop of liquid dish soap as an emulsifier.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stage one fueling is complete with RP-1 and liquid oxygen.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The waterfront escape offers 13 miles of hiking trails to pass the pre-sunset hours, with clear views across massive Oneida Lake once the astronomical fun begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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