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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Lastly, coaching works when the coaching agreement is crystal clear and aligned with the coach’s skill set and the client’s ability. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The screen’s location is perfectly intuitive, its high-res display crystal clear. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024 This 50-inch TV has 3D surround sound, crystal clear resolution, and WiFi connection capability. Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 As retailers prepare for the holiday season, one truth becomes crystal clear: Gen Z is rewriting the retail narrative. Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crystal clear 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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