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
Pro-life officials, and juries, need to make this crystal clear to hospitals.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
When the state decides to take a life, the rationale behind it should be crystal clear, as should the series of decisions that propel inmates from their death row cells to the execution chamber.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Marino has now made his thoughts on the debate crystal clear.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
When the state decides to take a life, the rationale behind it should be crystal clear, as should the series of decisions that propel inmates from their death row cells to the execution chamber.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Marino has now made his thoughts on the debate crystal clear.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crystal clear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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They’re often shot on the iPhone’s 0.5 lens, with the flash shining in Aron’s crystal blue eyes, like a tractor beam is about to scoop her up, far away from Ireland’s greenery.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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And then there are the descriptions of the additional terms, which may not be obvious.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But a sharp turn straight into country seems like far too obvious a path for a singer-songwriter who has quietly done her own thing.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Establishing clear protocols for collaborative action and conducting regular stress tests and drills—simulating everything from accidents to public health emergencies—helps identify vulnerabilities and familiarizes all parties with their roles before a real crisis hits.—
Daniel Brillman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The landscape of potential O’Brien challengers isn’t yet clear, but Hooker, the Philadelphia Local official, is one of them.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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The relaxation is evident in displays of locals stretched out in the various parks in this very green city, some bordering the Spree, the river that bisects it.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The club’s communication has not helped, though noticeable strides in transparency have been evident since the saga of Alvarez’s undiagnosed hand fracture.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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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
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The apparent docking of the two satellites last week suggests SJ-21 is the target for SJ-25's refueling demonstration, and US officials are watching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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The disconnect is apparent: students want to build careers around emerging technology, but traditional education isn’t teaching them how.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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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
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The display of might outside was unmistakable, as was the soft power inside the building.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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