as in crystal
easily seen through
we could see fish swimming beneath the crystalline ice of the frozen lake
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Recent Examples of crystalline
But the crystalline aspect of this one moment stands as a stunning reminder that — eventually — even the most powerful bully can be shamed by simple human decency.
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Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Different arrangements of these hydrogen bonds can shape ice’s crystalline structure into various configurations, from a hexagonal prism to a cubic lattice to less familiar lattice systems such as rhombohedral and tetragonal.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Spread over a sprawling 42 hectares, despite its infancy, the island is lush and verdant, and fringed by a sugary golden beach and lapped by the gentle waters of a crystalline lagoon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Different arrangements of these hydrogen bonds can shape ice’s crystalline structure into various configurations, from a hexagonal prism to a cubic lattice to less familiar lattice systems such as rhombohedral and tetragonal.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Spread over a sprawling 42 hectares, despite its infancy, the island is lush and verdant, and fringed by a sugary golden beach and lapped by the gentle waters of a crystalline lagoon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His coffee shop crooning is a transparent exercise in personal rebranding.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Research has consistently shown that proactive, transparent and persuasive communication can counter misinformation.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Take a queue from Kate Hudson—and all your favorite '00s rom com heroines—and embrace frosted beauty this spring, starting with your very own ‘liquid diamond’ nails.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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This dry, or anhydrous, ammonia could be combined with steam to produce common liquid ammonia.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Israel’s message behind the assassination campaign is clear — the Islamic regime is beyond salvaging, and Iranians need to take to the streets to help oust their oppressors themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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By choosing this name, France is sending a clear strategic message.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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