as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Yet fragile objects like china, crystal and actual paper escaped the devastation entirely.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Use just your fingertips when washing the rim of a crystal glass, for instance.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The dining room’s chairs, tables and swan figurines were all made from see-through crystal Lucite.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Yet fragile objects like china, crystal and actual paper escaped the devastation entirely.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
Daniel Petroni Photography The primary suite bathroom features twin vanities, side-by-side showers encased in a glass cube and a black bathtub under a crystal chandelier at its center.
—Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Use just your fingertips when washing the rim of a crystal glass, for instance.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Several silhouettes were encased in rigid, transparent plastic shells, and veiled, sometimes with bejeweled faces.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including candle warmers and glassware.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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A little pocket bar of six tables and four bar seats, Malpractice balances its minimalist aesthetic with outlandish, maximalist glassware, and cocktails that are unapologetically playful.—
Jordan Michelman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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If voters, especially in politically conservative areas such as Ohio, make clear that dismantling science and academia undermines their communities, Congress may yet act.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Plastic, white porcelain, and glass aren't the only non-porous surfaces that can handle bleach.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators 10 Plants to Grow with Zinnias for a Pollinator Friendly Garden Bee Cups: A Pollination Innovation Among the innovations gaining attention are Bee Cups: Handmade mini porcelain containers that hold a teaspoon of water for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The volume boasts hundreds of vivid concept sketches, set design layouts and unit photography showing Superman’s Metropolis skyline, the crystalline grandeur of the Fortress of Solitude and the Daily Planet newsroom.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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This year’s collection spans everywhere from the Hollywood Hills to the historic streets of Paris, from the crystalline waters of Jamaica to the bustling energy of New York City.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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There’s mindfulness in many forms, from various sound baths (the sensory silk cocoon mediation was a highlight) to beginner-friendly gratitude meditations to pottery classes that take a hands-on approach to mindfulness.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Two pottery lids in the chamber featured the heads of coatimundi, or tz'uutz' in Maya.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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