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
At Sutter Health Park, the new lights are bright, the sound system is crystal clear—if not overbearing—and the new video scoreboard in right-center is big league, but the press boxes and clubhouses are cramped.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
Those once-fuzzy standards and values became crystal clear.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Quantum theory becomes crystal clear The breakthrough happened in a crystal made of erbium, iron, and oxygen, which researchers cooled to a chilling minus 457 degrees Fahrenheit and exposed to an intense magnetic field—more than 100,000 times stronger than Earth’s.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
Those once-fuzzy standards and values became crystal clear.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Quantum theory becomes crystal clear The breakthrough happened in a crystal made of erbium, iron, and oxygen, which researchers cooled to a chilling minus 457 degrees Fahrenheit and exposed to an intense magnetic field—more than 100,000 times stronger than Earth’s.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 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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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Rogen has been transparent about whom this character is based on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, have a transparent conversation about integrating with core solutions, flexibility and customization, and your roadmap for practical, pragmatic adoption of AI.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Affleck and Lopez have been committed to staying close with each other’s kids has been evident since the early days of the divorce rumors.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Political representatives are sensitive to elections, as is evident in the close races in Florida on April 1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The upside for high earners is clear: Fewer agents means fewer audits and reviews.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The series’ take on the subscription-service economy is clear from the first episode.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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To a casual observer, the difference between o1 and o1-pro might not be immediately apparent, yet the performance gap in business tasks can be substantial.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is most apparent in the different choices of former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cooling relies on the fundamental chemistry of phase changes, where matter shifts between different states—solid, liquid, or gas.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2025
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Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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