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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Even more ideal: companies would always be transparent about the cost of production, and supply-chain details would be crystal clear. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 The beer is dry and bubbly, almost like Champagne, crystal clear with sweet malt flavor and small hints of fruit, herbs and spices. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 On Thursday, March 27, the actress shared a photo and video of her languidly posing and relaxing at the bottom of a crystal clear pool while wearing a string bikini and a pair of sunglasses. Clare Fisher, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 To my shock, no more than 200 yards from the malt shop was the vast, crystal clear green Gulf of Mexico gleaming and sparkling in the sun. Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 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 7 Apr. 2025.

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