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as in crystal
easily seen through
the pellucid waters that lap upon that island's beaches
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as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
her poetry has a pellucid simplicity that betrays none of the sweat that went into writing it
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Recent Examples of pellucid
As in all his books and essays, Brown’s prose is pellucid, meditative, courteous.
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Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
Later, his industry and his pellucid style gave him other successes, as a writer of slice-of-life novels, an idiosyncratic left-wing polemicist, and a public explainer.
—Stephanie Burt, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2022
The dish is traditionally served cold, but the CheLi chef Wang Lin Qun’s version is pleasantly warm, allowing the pellucid skin to caramelize into an ambrosial crunch.
—The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021
The outer movements mixed thoughtful vigor with pellucid lyricism.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2021
Giselle’s signature steps — rocking ballottés and teasing ballonnés and high-kicking grands jeté-passés — were pellucid; the traveling ronds de jambe could hardly have been faster or cleaner.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019
To reach the restoration site where this crew is working, Silver traversed a realm of perfection: cool, pellucid pools and side channels of Elk Creek, a tributary of the Hoh.
—Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 27 May 2018
Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
Later, his industry and his pellucid style gave him other successes, as a writer of slice-of-life novels, an idiosyncratic left-wing polemicist, and a public explainer.
—Stephanie Burt, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2022
The dish is traditionally served cold, but the CheLi chef Wang Lin Qun’s version is pleasantly warm, allowing the pellucid skin to caramelize into an ambrosial crunch.
—The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021
The outer movements mixed thoughtful vigor with pellucid lyricism.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2021
Giselle’s signature steps — rocking ballottés and teasing ballonnés and high-kicking grands jeté-passés — were pellucid; the traveling ronds de jambe could hardly have been faster or cleaner.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019
To reach the restoration site where this crew is working, Silver traversed a realm of perfection: cool, pellucid pools and side channels of Elk Creek, a tributary of the Hoh.
—Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 27 May 2018
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Best Gift for Moms Lismore Christmas Bauble Ornament $200.00 Buy Now Lismore, the most iconic and distinguished of the Waterford patterns, is carefully cut into this crystal bauble ornament.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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From crystal fringe in Paris and eyelets in Milan to patchwork in London and burnished gold finishes in New York, snazzy denim is undeniably back.Joy Montgomery, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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Harris' clearest path to victory in November would be to win the three blue wall battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, barring any shock results elsewhere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Currently nine points clear behind FC Barcelona in La Liga after being thrashed 4-0 in El Clasico, defending champions Madrid have also lost twice on the continent thus far this term.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Listen with curiosity and be transparent about company and team visions.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Good said the ordinance, which took effect in April 2023, includes rigorous provisions for data collection, and the Housing Department has beefed up its data team to make sure the funding is transparent.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Today’s in-store experience will often include elaborate displays, holiday scents wafting through the air, and the unmistakable sound of Christmas carols.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Colonial-style home, listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, is painted an unmistakable bright yellow hue—as expected by its name—as an homage to the original Yellow Barn.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cohen & Steers had net liquid assets of $345,996,000 as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lille came into this tie having already recorded wins over both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, their quality evident once again when the game got underway as Jonathan David had an early effort charged down by Federico Gatti.Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The challenge facing Rider was evident in the opening minutes.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This idyllic south coast stretch features bright white sand that meets crystalline waters, against the backdrop of the majestic Morne Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Amorphous silicon dioxide commonly occurs in foods and supplements, while crystalline silicon dioxide is generally found in industrial settings.Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the animals in zoos are watched closely, so symptoms of illness become apparent quickly.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Pellucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pellucid. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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