as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean?
Which country has the most twinks?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Clearly, the key to evoking the holiday spirit with a basic little black dress or skirt is through a statement coat with crystal embellishments.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Lasting about 15 minutes or so, each performed a song or two, ending with Juice WRLD getting the stage to himself as players floated around in crystal butterfly form.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean?
Which country has the most twinks?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
The floor-length dress featured a few sheer panels and all-over beads and crystals for plenty of drama for her big night.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Clearly, the key to evoking the holiday spirit with a basic little black dress or skirt is through a statement coat with crystal embellishments.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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This combination of financial advantages and a transparent, investor-friendly system makes the UAE’s Golden Visa program particularly attractive.—
Arash Jalili,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The conversation around money is undergoing a radical transformation, with many now demanding more transparent discussions about finances, recognizing that economic wellness is intrinsically linked to mental and physical health.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Allow the glassware to soak, undisturbed, for one to two hours, then wash and dry as usual.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Dec. 2024
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Guests can also enjoy Miracle's To-Go Booth, offering festive merchandise and glassware.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bicoastal makeup artist Amrita Mehta counts this liquid shadow among her favorites for its dependability.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the kitchen, the chefs are seen pouring liquid nitrogen, tying dumplings and setting food aflame.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ceramic and porcelain shards on the floor had been swept against the wall.—
Samanta Schweblin,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Les Antiquités Bolduc is operated by a brother-sister duo who inherited the business from their parents and have curated a unique collection of items, from porcelain dishes and glass paperweights to vintage cameras, all beautifully displayed.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What the possibly dirty text messages involving Hutchinson might say or who sent them isn’t clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Effective communication fosters trust, reduces listener fatigue, and signals authority through clear, confident speech.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The bath towels were packed in a sturdy box with packaging paper like Grandma’s fine china.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The porous, crystalline material captures 100 times its mass in carbon in a year.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Jan. 2025
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These materials are usually grown via a process called chemical vapor deposition, where vaporized materials are sprayed over a substrate and form single-atom-thin crystalline structures on its surface.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The museum occupies the building once used by the U.S. Navy for housing munitions and features everything from Taíno pottery to exhibits detailing the history of the U.S. military presence on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Wells Rolland, whose Asheville pottery studio was destroyed by flooding, is less enthusiastic.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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