as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
The dress—adorned with cowrie shells, Black Swarovski crystals, and crowned with a stunning headpiece made a statement.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
To go with her white Gucci slip dress, with crystal spaghetti straps and girly bow detail, Fanning wore her hair in a voluminous pigtail style that looks time-warped right from the 1960s.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
Try this scalp and body scrub from Ouai, $40 on Amazon, formulated with sugar crystals and coconut oil.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
The dress—adorned with cowrie shells, Black Swarovski crystals, and crowned with a stunning headpiece made a statement.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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Many ranchers and feedlot operators are transparent about their practices, providing consumers with the information needed to make informed choices.—
Arturo Macias Franco,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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For example, the air of Paris is too transparent in 2024.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In practice, though, many people refer to plastic, acrylic and even ceramic cups as glassware too.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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As water dries on glassware following a wash cycle or a hand wash, these minerals are left behind, causing the cloudy surface.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Independent diners are experimenting with liquid egg substitutes and adjusting portion sizes.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Billions of years ago, however, liquid water flowed freely across the planet.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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All you’re left with is a smooth porcelain surface that resists buildup and is easy to wipe down.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2025
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Read more: Where to Watch Every Oscar Nominated Movie The porcelain in the title of the film refers to the figurines the artists create, depicting phantasmagorical creatures like a baby dragon and a pegasus.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Too many people view the risks of illness from the vaccine as outweighing the risk of getting measles itself, and what’s abundantly clear now is that the risk of getting measles is increasing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Only when implemented with clear objectives and measurable outcomes can AI enhance customer experience, streamline workflows and drive efficiency.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Related Articles In true Kors style, the spring images capture the joy of traveling the world in style as Waterhouse and Lerman stroll through the Old Town, splash around in Ibiza’s crystalline waters and discover locals-only haunts.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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These crystalline powders, waved about in vials like illicit relics, are seemingly accepted without question; critical thinking around their impact remains in short supply.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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Read Next World ‘Rare’ 500-year-old kiln — and over 600 pounds of pottery — found at UK school.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Starch grains are microscopic particles of starch produced by plants that can be preserved in soils and sediments, as well as on the surfaces of tools, pottery and other artifacts.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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