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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
On a limpid day in April, my hands found the places where Boccioni’s hands had been in 1913.
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Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
The clarinettist Matic Kuder, another recent addition to the ranks, enlivened both the symphony and the concerto with limpid, puckish solos.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In Myers’s limpid translation, The Brush feels like a fresh discovery thanks to its narrative range, which insists on exploring both an intimate relationship that’s wrenched apart and the much larger ecosystem in which the separation occurs.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Olsen, meanwhile, finds subtle ways to suggest that Christina’s limpid, clear-eyed warmth and positivity are attempts to compensate for all sorts of insecurity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
The clarinettist Matic Kuder, another recent addition to the ranks, enlivened both the symphony and the concerto with limpid, puckish solos.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In Myers’s limpid translation, The Brush feels like a fresh discovery thanks to its narrative range, which insists on exploring both an intimate relationship that’s wrenched apart and the much larger ecosystem in which the separation occurs.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Olsen, meanwhile, finds subtle ways to suggest that Christina’s limpid, clear-eyed warmth and positivity are attempts to compensate for all sorts of insecurity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
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For a more passive activity on Wrightsville’s crystal blue waters, hop aboard a boat for a relaxing cruise on the calm waters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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This summer is taking team Vogue from the hilly streets of San Francisco to the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Just serene, private spaces where men or women can swim separately and privately.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Natural stone, wood and muted textures create a serene canvas, allowing the ever-changing Mediterranean light and vibrant rhythms of island life to become part of the design itself.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many creators are calling for more empathetic and transparent communication from employers.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump can be this transparent because there are no federal restrictions on redrawing districts for purely partisan gain.—
August 5,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The calm but stern warning came Wednesday during a back-to-school news conference in Baltimore with State Superintendent Carey Wright and State Board of Education President Joshua Michael.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Developing temperance involves cultivating the five habits of being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled, which depend on regulating the PABC systems.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The logic is clear: federal funds, institutional oversight, and NCAA membership make universities easier to regulate than high school districts, which are governed by state athletic associations.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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My body had held on to every morsel of food and liquid ounce, unsure when it would be fed again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of two weeks, ISIS invaded Sinjar, including my once peaceful village of Kocho, sewing fear and chaos, before killing nearly every Yazidi man in my village and taking women and children into captivity.—
Nadia Murad,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a scene from the film, Benedict Wong's school principal character, Marcus, is shown at home with his husband, and viewers get a glimpse at their peaceful life before things take a dark turn.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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