crystals

Definition of crystalsnext
plural of crystal

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Recent Examples of crystals After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystals
Noun
  • Her mother was a waitress who could balance six dinner plates up her arms; her father worked in an appliance factory.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Food and drink The fifth-floor BAHR with its open kitchen showcases his distinctive flavor combinations with plates like prawn rissoles (a Portuguese snack) as well as riffs on traditional dishes like pork with clams.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Even the glasses in your room are made from recycled glass.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Blue-light blocking glasses McCarty says that blue-light blocking glasses are based on a legitimate biological concept (that blue light affects circadian rhythms and melatonin production).
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.
    Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Other items like bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned from stadiums to prevent the risk of injury if they are thrown.
    Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • After dropping several shaker cups during her routine in West Palm Beach, Las Vegas bartender Lindsay Palumbo sounds ready to quit.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This device is extremely easy to use; just rotate the dial at the bottom of the mug to adjust the heat settings.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 3 June 2026

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“Crystals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystals. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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