How to Use crystal in a Sentence

crystal

1 of 2 noun
  • The wine glasses are made of the finest crystal.
  • Some of the crystals used in the necklace are a pale pink color.
  • She inherited her mother's crystal.
  • The star of the show her larger-than-life crystal earrings.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 6 July 2023
  • The colors really popped as the sun’s rays passed through the ice crystals within the clouds.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • This piece was designed with a thigh slit and was styled with black thigh-high boots with crystals.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Jan. 2024
  • To finish off the meal, opt for the brown sugar crystal jelly or milk mochi.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Although it's been a while, this isn't the first time Lopez has worn Swarovski crystals on her nails.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The final look featured gold crystals along the seam lines and pearls filling in the swoosh motif, toe caps and heel tabs.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023
  • The seams of the wrap dress were embellished with golden metal and white crystals—even on the belt, sleeves, and collar.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 July 2023
  • Choose from couture, crystal, or sorbet to add a pop of color to your class or craft room.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The fine fluffy crystals drenched in sweet (but not too sweet) syrup are incredible.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
  • Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Among the outfits is a sheer cutout catsuit studded with crystals.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The shorter explanation is simply that the crystals look cool… up to a point.
    Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023
  • This The Little Mermaid bath set comes with two sea-colored bath bombs: one with gold flecks and one with crystals.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 5 June 2023
  • That pressure moves atoms around in the crystal structure to produce an electric charge.
    Angela Wang, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2023
  • In South Walton's beaches, the sands are sugar-white thanks to their pure quartz crystal makeup.
    Claire Trageser, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • In that span, heat and pressure arrange the carbon’s atoms in a crystal structure that lends the resulting rocks their strength and sparkle.
    Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2024
  • While the case is made of sturdy stainless steel, there’s no sapphire crystal display.
    Brandon Widder, The Verge, 19 July 2023
  • Brown’s paintings and sculptures seem cured with the positive energy of crystals and the smoke of hashish.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Enclosed in a faux bird cage comes a clear crystal lamp with a basketweave pattern that diffuses the light and is sure to add some flair to your home.
    Alanna Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023
  • If quickly buried by the new snow, these crystals become a hidden peril.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Its inner structure can take the form of more than 200 different crystal types.
    Debbie G. Senesky, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Among the outfits is a sheer cutout catsuit (very Britney Spears!) studded with crystals.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Her flowing Pamella Roland gown covered with feathers and crystals achieved that (and then some).
    The Styles Desk, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The brakes squeaked, and the train jerked, making any untethered china and crystal chatter like winter teeth.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Since 2017, she’s been a hairstylist who keeps a tight circle of friends, rarely goes out and has an affinity for crystals.
    Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The train was over 100 inches long accented in crystal and pearl details with long white beaded evening gloves to match.
    Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
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crystal

2 of 2 adjective
  • At the top, the crystal blue of the Pacific stretches out for miles.
    Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Her pony was accented with a black and crystal Prada brooch at the base of the tail.
    Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Choose a cozy, blinged-out scarf over a cold, crystal necklace.
    Cosmopolitan, 30 Dec. 2014
  • The bottles have a crystal cap with emeralds and rubies around it.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • With breezy palm trees, crystal blue water, and year-round sunshine, Hawaii is a dream to live in.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The crosses are strung together end to end, then finished with crystal charms at the end and met with a brass chain.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Guests can take a dip in the crystal blue water in one of four private coves or the resort’s two swimming pools.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 10 July 2022
  • The last photo is a close-up of Carrere sporting a straw cowboy hat in front of the crystal blue water.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2023
  • In the photo, snowcapped mountains loom over the calm, crystal blue water.
    Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 16 Oct. 2021
  • With bigger waves, opt for a kayak to paddle out into the crystal blue water.
    Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire, 16 Feb. 2021
  • In her first post, Lizzo soaks up the sun while lounging on a white sand beach as crystal blue waves splash behind her.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2023
  • There is charm to be found in the simplest of jeweled headbands; and healing in the from crystal pendant necklaces at Chloé.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Taylor and Joe were photographed making out and packing on the PDA in crystal blue water.
    Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022
  • There may be more crystal stores per capita in Santa Fe than anywhere else on Earth.
    Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2019
  • The same goes for changing a dreary, overcast background to show crystal blue skies outside the home or the rosy rays of a distant sunset.
    BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2021
  • Shoppers can choose from a slew of colors, including crystal gray and zen blue, all of which are available in sizes 34C through 48DDD.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • The higher the crystal quality, the fewer defects there are to derail the electron's journey.
    Samuel D. Stranks, Scientific American, 1 July 2015
  • To accessorize it, Robbie chose matte ivory opera gloves, and finished off the ensemble with a crystal rosette at the waist.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • Researchers had tried for about 20 years to get crystal structures of typical, switched-on GPCRs, but the molecules were too shifty.
    Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS, 10 May 2018
  • The doors opened at 11 a.m. and the crowd was happily occupied by the crystal blue pools, floating beach balls and seemingly endless sea of bare skin.
    Kyle Eustice, Variety, 3 Apr. 2022
  • Siemek shared two photos from the trip on Instagram — both of which captured her in the crystal blue waters of Paraggi beach near Portofino.
    Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
  • My favorite was a warm, dark globe baked with local ancient grains encased within a crunchy, crystal salt-baked crust.
    Daria Di Lello, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2018
  • The views of the crystal blue water and lush green palm trees are second to none and an incredible sight to see from the patio doors located in both the lounge area and bedroom.
    Brande Victorian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The model, who wore a stunning sheer, crystal Givenchy dress that paid homage to Audrey Hepburn, took her camera with her inside the party for the second time (the first was in 2018).
    Sarah Spelling, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2021
  • The frame would feature majestic snowy grounds, crystal blue ocean water with a smattering of geese, and the focal point: a massive barge.
    New York Times, 18 Jan. 2022
  • The pointed-toe shoes were complete with a crystal bow accent, and, in Muaddi’s signature, the 3.8-inch stiletto flared out into a pedestal heel.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The whole experience is set around the comfort and healing vibrations of the crystal mountain and nature.
    Lindsay Tigar, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2023
  • The trek takes experienced hikers through streams and hills, and provides stunning views of the crystal blue oceans surrounding the island.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • This sumptuous scent conjures the smoking room in a private club, where whiskey is sipped out of crystal highball glasses in front of a roaring fire.
    April Long, Town & Country, 26 July 2023
  • The slinky form-fitting dress had a metallic finish embellished with crystal beads, and mint green lace that outlined the model’s torso.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023

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