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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When the state decides to take a life, the rationale behind it should be crystal clear, as should the series of decisions that propel inmates from their death row cells to the execution chamber. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025 Marino has now made his thoughts on the debate crystal clear. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025 The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters. Essence, 20 June 2025 The Higher Education Act is crystal clear that a ‘public service job’ includes any employment in government or at a 501(c)(3). Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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