crystal clear

adjective

: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

Examples of crystal clear in a Sentence

“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.” Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
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Pho ga arrives as a crystal clear broth cradling a mound of rice noodles and gently poached chicken. Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 There’s a fine line between being crystal clear and idealizing a situation. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 But the Supreme Court has been crystal clear. Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025 However, it was made crystal clear to the British government that the queen disapproved of the state event, the outlet reported. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20clear. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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