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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Florida’s legitimacy, in an arduous SEC race and nationally, is crystal clear after the Gators’ first week of conference play — capped by Tuesday’s 73-43 rout of No. 1 and previously unbeaten Tennessee. Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 The production is crystal clear, with rumbling bass, percolating syncopation and lovely acoustic guitars in the bridge. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 The analysis is crystal clear; however, whether the European Union (EU) can forge the solutions needed to navigate this reality - and, crucially, avoid creating trade-offs between its interests and values - remains to be seen. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 The crystal clear waters and the beauty of its lagoons make Bora Bora and Moorea ideal for travelers looking for a unique tropical paradise. Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 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 12 Jan. 2025.

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