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
The first of these—a cult favorite among writers, particularly youngish women writers—put Lemann on the map as a singular stylist, capable of crystalline insights into the miscreants and oddballs of the American South and great bursts of unrestrained sentiment.
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Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The team found that small differences in how atoms are arranged in a crystalline lattice can strongly affect superconductivity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The team found that small differences in how atoms are arranged in a crystalline lattice can strongly affect superconductivity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Most were transparent, blue or black fibers made from materials like polyester — consistent with earlier findings on microplastic pollution in the Amazon.—
Ryan Brennan
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The moon that may have cooled too slowly Magnetic fields are usually powered by internal dynamos—movements of electrically conducting liquid metal inside a planet or moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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To mix the liquid fertilizer with water, follow the instructions on the package.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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