1
as in crystal
easily seen through
her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the limpid conscience of a man who is at peace with himself as he awaits death
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Recent Examples of limpid
Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
The piece is built on repeating, consonant piano motifs, repeatedly accelerating from limpid undulations to headlong momentum and then easing back, evoking winds and tides.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Smith mistranslated some words, but her harsher detractors accused her of betraying Han’s limpid, understated style, torquing it so as to hold the attention of Western readers.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
On a limpid day in April, my hands found the places where Boccioni’s hands had been in 1913.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
The piece is built on repeating, consonant piano motifs, repeatedly accelerating from limpid undulations to headlong momentum and then easing back, evoking winds and tides.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Smith mistranslated some words, but her harsher detractors accused her of betraying Han’s limpid, understated style, torquing it so as to hold the attention of Western readers.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
On a limpid day in April, my hands found the places where Boccioni’s hands had been in 1913.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
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The Die My Love actress stunned in a custom naked dress from Givenchy while the Kylie Cosmetics founder dazzled in a crystal gown by Ashi Studio that took 300 hours to make.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Christian Cowan’s crystal T-shirt dress, made in collaboration with designer Elias Matso as the finale look in his Spring-Summer 2026 show, became a sensation when actress and cultural lightning rod Sydney Sweeney wore it to a Variety party in late October.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The roughly two-thirds of an acre parcel feels inviting and unexpectedly serene for its central Newport location.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, private and serene secondary spaces orbit focal gathering spots.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This stainless steel version from Bakpoco is leakproof, with a transparent, food-grade silicone lid that is BPA-, lead-, and plastic-free, and easy to clean, too.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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In December 2025, researchers in South Korea claimed to have developed transparent solar windows that generate electricity during the day from sunlight and at night from indoor lighting.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The answer became partly clear when a series of leaks known as the Congo Hold‑Up showed that Joseph Kabila Kabange, the former president, and his entourage had used a bank called BGFI to siphon at least $138 million from the country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Despite this, the particles still form interference patterns, a clear sign of wave-like behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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More aggressive than the Tide, more physical, more composed and clearly better prepared, the Hoosiers showed zero rust after a month-long break after the Big Ten championship game.—
Paul Myerberg,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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After a train derailment involving a truck containing liquid propane, 51 is forced to fight the fire all by its lonesome — and with a low water supply, no less.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Use an organic liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season, and increase to bi-weekly applications once the strawberry flowers begin to appear.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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