1
as in crystal
easily seen through
drank thirstily of the crystal-clear water from the spring
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2
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
what could be more crystal-clear than an emphatic "No!"
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Recent Examples of crystal clear
And the snorkeling can be second to none, especially in the crystal clear waters throughout the Caribbean Coast.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
This renders the stakes of the battle crystal clear at all times.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
This renders the stakes of the battle crystal clear at all times.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Hague lamented the rush to reach a deal in the absence of any obvious pressure on Russia but with an intense focus on obtaining for the U.S. the mineral wealth of Ukraine.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Still, Strider was frustrated for obvious reasons and searching for answers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Rogen has been transparent about whom this character is based on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, have a transparent conversation about integrating with core solutions, flexibility and customization, and your roadmap for practical, pragmatic adoption of AI.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Clark's influence on the popularity of women's basketball over the last year has been evident in various statistics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Affleck and Lopez have been committed to staying close with each other’s kids has been evident since the early days of the divorce rumors.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The series’ take on the subscription-service economy is clear from the first episode.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The upside for high earners is clear: Fewer agents means fewer audits and reviews.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the city DEP both cited the MTA earlier this month when an apparent overflow in the depot’s sewage ejection pit ran off into nearby storm drains, spilling what DEC inspectors estimated to be 50 gallons of waste into the bay.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Johnathan Kovacevic did not play after the first period with an apparent injury.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following a full liquid diet for longer than your healthcare provider recommends could lead to side effects like nutrient deficiencies.1 A Quick Review The full liquid diet involves consuming only liquids and foods that become liquid at room temperature.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Instead of rolling out fancy marketing programs, brands should educate drinkers about what makes their liquid special.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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She’s been wildly influential without ever being less than unmistakable; no matter what sonic, thematic or characteristic elements other artists may borrow from her, none of them would ever risk being taken for Lana herself.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025
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The song, a collaboration between The Pogues frontman MacGowan and the unmistakable O’Connor, reenters the Official Physical Singles chart at No. 18.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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