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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
Like sunshine on a cloudy day, this pantry staple magically neutralizes the tannins, creating a crystal clear liquid.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Our helicopter restrictions around DCA are crystal clear.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 3 May 2025
That fact was made crystal clear to anyone who cared to inquire about it long ago before Trump was reelected.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The crystal clear liquid is peach yogurt that’s been clarified in a centrifuge with vodka and finished with a few dashes of absinthe.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Our helicopter restrictions around DCA are crystal clear.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 3 May 2025
That fact was made crystal clear to anyone who cared to inquire about it long ago before Trump was reelected.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The crystal clear liquid is peach yogurt that’s been clarified in a centrifuge with vodka and finished with a few dashes of absinthe.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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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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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek the most obvious impact from the smoke would be hazy skies, which could contribute to visually beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the affected areas.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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But in terms of the excitement and electricity, the parallels between Verlander and Skubal are obvious.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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In Minneapolis, for instance, attorney Dean Thomson sued the city a couple of years ago to force local violence intervention groups to be more transparent.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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The goal of the mapping tool is to allow for a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects, while at the same time protecting Connecticut’s environmental and natural resources, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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The effect was evident in women, but not statistically significant in men.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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And the sense of community that this helps to build will, of course, be evident when those enthusiastic readers meet each other and some of their literary heroes next month.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Pantry cleanout: First, clear your pantry of sugar snacks, refined grains, high-fat foods, and alcohol.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Just clear structure, early accountability and transparent expectations.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The ultimate aim, though, is liquid cooling with fewer moving parts (apart from Noctua’s already quiet fans) and no vibration.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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While whisky can often be considered a liquid investment, please do not listen to any broker who compares the market liquidity to that of an individual savings account (ISA).—
Oliver Court,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the physical abuse, Cassie endured a steady drumbeat of insidious threats that sent an unmistakable message: the violence could escalate at any moment.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The unmistakable message: in Welch’s House of Representatives, Democratic moderates who think for themselves and question their own party’s orthodoxies are unwelcome.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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