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
His cheddar is hard to miss—beautiful clothbound truckles, a distinctive rind, a nutty, rich taste, and slightly crystalline texture.
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Olivia Potts,
Longreads,
28 May 2026
Those who want to explore more of that crystalline sea can charter a piloted boat or rent their own gommone (inflatable dinghy) or small motorboat.
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
But trying to get something smoky and wild like mezcal to fit into the clean, crystalline purity of a Martini seemed, at first, insane.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Safer substitutes are on the market, including in Australia, which has banned artificial stone products having 1% or more crystalline silica, the group said.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Olivia Potts,
Longreads,
28 May 2026
Those who want to explore more of that crystalline sea can charter a piloted boat or rent their own gommone (inflatable dinghy) or small motorboat.
—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
But trying to get something smoky and wild like mezcal to fit into the clean, crystalline purity of a Martini seemed, at first, insane.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Safer substitutes are on the market, including in Australia, which has banned artificial stone products having 1% or more crystalline silica, the group said.
—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.
Adjective
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Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
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Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
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Products include liquid or cream bronzers and satin finishes to help add glow and definition without looking overly shiny or glittery.
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For easy filling, stand the piping bag tip-side down in a liquid measuring cup or quart-size mason jar and fold down the top inch or two of the bag, which will keep the top clean and mess-free.
Adjective
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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