crystal clear

adjective

: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

Examples of crystal clear in a Sentence

“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.” Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
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In the Dabie Mountains of China, crystal clear streams cut through the ravines and run into deep, rocky pools. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 Canada’s Eastern Townships is networked with quiet roads that curve this way and that, passing vast vineyards and rich agricultural lands; placid, crystal clear lakes; and whitewashed churches bearing towering steeples. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Trump has made his position crystal clear—America shoulders too much of NATO's weight. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 For me, the imperative to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who serve — regardless of political persuasion or personal identity — has always been crystal clear, and absolute. Johnny Weixler, The Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20clear. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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