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
For the premiere, Robbie paired a sheer, crystalline Armani Privé gown with a soft, romantic updo that spotlighted the dramatic jeweled gown.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The beach itself is pebbled, classic Sicily, with crystalline water.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
There was excitement about the writing, which was crystalline and beautiful, but the real excitement was about Jones’s voice—his confidence, his humor, his willingness to be entirely himself.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The beach itself is pebbled, classic Sicily, with crystalline water.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
There was excitement about the writing, which was crystalline and beautiful, but the real excitement was about Jones’s voice—his confidence, his humor, his willingness to be entirely himself.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystalline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the transition between floors is theatrical, with a crystal elevator that offers shifting vistas of the bay.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lee made a video about the clear-shoe trend, adopted by the likes of Simone Rocha and Loewe for spring 2026; Loewe layered socks of different colors with transparent kitten heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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As some contract employers attempted to be as transparent as possible, NASA's communication efforts with its own workforce shrank over the course of the year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dip the apple into the liquid candy and rotate it to coat evenly.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Before using fabric softener, always check the care label and, in general, avoid the use of liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when laundering flame resistant children's sleepwear, workout gear, and towels.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, Mamdani is still a clear frontrunner heading into Election Day, and maintained a two-digit lead in other polls taken just days earlier.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The assertions came despite a lack of clear scientific evidence, and Kenvue has called them simply false.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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