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
Recently, the luxury Odera Beach Resort opened in a cove with crystalline waters.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Those recordings hold up for their crystalline sound and youthful spunk.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
These strange types of ice have different crystalline structures and properties, and form under a variety of pressure and temperature conditions.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the sadder ironies of the third chapter is how sharp and crystalline the images look, and how worn down the characters appear by comparison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Those recordings hold up for their crystalline sound and youthful spunk.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
These strange types of ice have different crystalline structures and properties, and form under a variety of pressure and temperature conditions.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the sadder ironies of the third chapter is how sharp and crystalline the images look, and how worn down the characters appear by comparison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, transparent data systems tracking outcomes—such as income, employment, and attainment by race and parental education—are essential to drive reform.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Fifty Shades of Grey actress wore a bodysuit underneath the transparent dress, with a surplice neckline and pleated hem.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Now, however, Trump holds roughly $900 million of liquid assets, about half of which come from crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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While a liquid carton is a race to use up before the expiration date, buttermilk powder is more forgiving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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