CRYSTALLINE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

crystalline

adjective

ˈkri-stə-lən

Definition of crystalline

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 Reality, for Doomed, hangs on the harmony of the spheres, a crystalline architecture with the power to dazzle—and, at times, to lull. — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 Clouds gathered and the crystalline blue broke often for ominous gray. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 This process, which generates perfectly crystalline silicon ingots to be sliced like fragile metallic salamis into thin wafers, is entrusted largely to one firm in Taiwan and two in Japan. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Developed by a team of scientists at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the fabric combines a base of regular cotton with layers of chitosan and a crystalline chemical compound known as cyanoguanidine. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystalline

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Adjective

Damask-pattern wallcovering—a pretty perk that came with the house—dresses up the traditional entryway, which the couple crowned with a crystal light fixture brought from their former New York apartment.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2026
O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026

Definition of crystal

Adjective

Its transparent appearance could also help researchers observe how fuel moves and burns.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
All of which suggest that long-term competitive advantage will rely on building agile, transparent and technology-backed supply networks.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

Part of the improvements to the McClellan Park facility will include a 25,000 gallon liquid hydrogen storage system.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Goldman's relationships with corporate executives give its advisors the ability to reach potential clients before major transactions turn their holdings into liquid wealth.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of liquid

Adjective

Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.

— NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

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