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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In foreign policy, at least, the message is crystal clear, even if the impact isn’t yet. Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 But for the dozens of Olympic sports teams at the four California schools, the best option is crystal clear: Return to regional competition, the sooner the better. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 And for Black Americans navigating this complex economic landscape, the message is crystal clear: financial wellness is a journey of resilience, creativity, and community strength. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 The need to act had become crystal clear by mid-2023, coincident with the onset of sovereign downgrades. Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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