1
as in crystal
easily seen through
drank thirstily of the crystal-clear water from the spring
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
what could be more crystal-clear than an emphatic "No!"
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Recent Examples of crystal clear
Impressive features include the crystal clear Cotino Bay, which will be lined with restaurants and shops that make up the town center (expected to open in 2026), according to its website.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Even that distinction between useful and non-useful basic research is not crystal clear.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel sensor can adjust the frame to accommodate multiple people on a call in front of the laptop, while keeping the picture crystal clear and everyone in the frame.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
It's been explained crystal clear to the Ukrainians and the Europeans and everyone else who wants to know for weeks now – for weeks now.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Even that distinction between useful and non-useful basic research is not crystal clear.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel sensor can adjust the frame to accommodate multiple people on a call in front of the laptop, while keeping the picture crystal clear and everyone in the frame.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
It's been explained crystal clear to the Ukrainians and the Europeans and everyone else who wants to know for weeks now – for weeks now.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Share real patient success stories, be transparent about treatments and educate without the hard sell.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This does not mean Android is shedding its open source roots, but the process won't be as transparent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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That was evident in New Orleans last year as storms like Hurricane Francine soaked the city.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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That quality was evident in Father Arul, who left India to come to the heartland of America and serve the people of the Catholic Church in northeast Kansas.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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With these women having formidable 400-meter performances, there was no clear sign of who would reign victorious.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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To historian Bartlett, the patriotism of the Triple Nickles was clear.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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All of the people involved in the crash appeared to be injured, police said, with the motorcyclist suffering apparent life-threatening injuries.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the union met with Carr on Monday in apparent hopes that Carr, who has promised tight scrutiny of the merger, uses his muscle to achieve measures that protect workers.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products—including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs—have been recalled due to contamination concerns.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Then the unmistakable gobble of a tom rattled in from our right.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
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For over 20 years, her unmistakable voice has been the soundtrack to countless lives, blending gospel music a powerful message of faith.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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