as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crystal
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Marisa Meltzer, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This same principle allows ingredients like guar gum and carrageenan to help keep ice cream smooth in the freezer by preventing stray bits of liquid water from joining slow-growing ice crystals.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal
Adjective
The crystal shifter and twist knob ignition are also nice touches.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
There are wooden beds with large crystals pointed at the head; copper tubs with crystals pointed where a faucet might be; deck chairs facing metronomes; doorways with crystals mounted on every surface.
—Marisa Meltzer, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This same principle allows ingredients like guar gum and carrageenan to help keep ice cream smooth in the freezer by preventing stray bits of liquid water from joining slow-growing ice crystals.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
-
When fiscal and monetary policy is transparent and rule-based, risk premiums decline and valuations stabilize.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Our hope is that this moment serves as an opportunity for reflection, paving the way for a more thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative relationship moving forward.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The 130-year-old museum displays Roman-era glassware, statues, grave stelae, pottery and weapons uncovered in and around the area.—
Evan Rail,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Don't use this compound near any glass surfaces, including windows, glassware, or glass stovetops, or there is a risk of damaging them.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Weeds that linger or grow at other times can be controlled with liquid products following label instructions for St. Augustine.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Stoneware tends to be thicker and heavier than porcelain or bone china but more forgiving of abuse.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appétit,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Through a doorway is the kitchen, with a gas range and a white porcelain farmhouse sink.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
With these women having formidable 400-meter performances, there was no clear sign of who would reign victorious.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
-
But new research suggests zeroing in on your daily heart rate and step count—and taking an extra second to crunch those numbers—could provide a clearer view into your cardiovascular health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
-
The bath towels were packed in a sturdy box with packaging paper like Grandma’s fine china.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
According to a safety sheet from Delta College - University Center, AJAX cleaning products contain small amounts of crystalline silica, a naturally occurring impurity in calcium carbonate.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
-
Many of the minerals have small bits of water trapped in their crystalline structures, so researchers may be able to learn about how the composition of the brine changed over time, which could provide clarity about what took place in the evaporating water, McCoy said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Experts identified the jug as an amphora — a piece of pottery sometimes used in funeral rituals to hold offerings or human remains, or as a grave marker.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share