1
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
Impressive features include the crystal clear Cotino Bay, which will be lined with restaurants and shops that make up the town center (expected to open in 2026), according to its website.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Even that distinction between useful and non-useful basic research is not crystal clear.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel sensor can adjust the frame to accommodate multiple people on a call in front of the laptop, while keeping the picture crystal clear and everyone in the frame.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
It's been explained crystal clear to the Ukrainians and the Europeans and everyone else who wants to know for weeks now – for weeks now.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Even that distinction between useful and non-useful basic research is not crystal clear.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel sensor can adjust the frame to accommodate multiple people on a call in front of the laptop, while keeping the picture crystal clear and everyone in the frame.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
It's been explained crystal clear to the Ukrainians and the Europeans and everyone else who wants to know for weeks now – for weeks now.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
Adjective
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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When fiscal and monetary policy is transparent and rule-based, risk premiums decline and valuations stabilize.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That was evident in New Orleans last year as storms like Hurricane Francine soaked the city.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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That quality was evident in Father Arul, who left India to come to the heartland of America and serve the people of the Catholic Church in northeast Kansas.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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To historian Bartlett, the patriotism of the Triple Nickles was clear.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wood joins his several other denizens of Middle-earth in shedding light on the apparent disparity between the franchise's astounding earnings and correspondingly low salaries for its stars.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And with no apparent competition for the starting job, the redshirt junior can focus on his own game rather than competing with the guys around him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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For over 20 years, her unmistakable voice has been the soundtrack to countless lives, blending gospel music a powerful message of faith.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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