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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Be crystal clear on what stands out about your brand. Ruchi Desai, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 In those early stages, Johnson will aim to make the core principles of his program crystal clear. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 The growing chasm between the US and Europe on security issues and the Ukraine war became crystal clear at the Munich Security Conference this weekend says Elie Tennenbaum, a security expert at the French Institute for International Relations. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025 News Food Trends With its crystal clear look and smooth profile, cristalino is a favorite in tequila's birthplace. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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