as in crystal
easily seen through
we could see fish swimming beneath the crystalline ice of the frozen lake
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Recent Examples of crystalline
These crystalline powders, waved about in vials like illicit relics, are seemingly accepted without question; critical thinking around their impact remains in short supply.
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
The crystalline structures formed in each of those nucleation events are separated by grain boundaries, the signature of a polycrystalline material.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Shark Ray Alley is a particularly popular area with visitors who dare to snorkel alongside turtles, stingrays, and even nurse sharks that slide peacefully through crystalline waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
This coastal region in northeastern Spain includes small towns like the fortified Tossa de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell, a former fishing village with crystalline waters for swimming.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
The crystalline structures formed in each of those nucleation events are separated by grain boundaries, the signature of a polycrystalline material.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Shark Ray Alley is a particularly popular area with visitors who dare to snorkel alongside turtles, stingrays, and even nurse sharks that slide peacefully through crystalline waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
This coastal region in northeastern Spain includes small towns like the fortified Tossa de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell, a former fishing village with crystalline waters for swimming.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
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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
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Bold patterns lend a nostalgic edge and rich textures add depth and opulence, accented by crystal roses and delicate pearls.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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If America’s leaders wish to bolster their national standing and long-term strategic resilience, the Trump crypto reserve would do well to focus on sound money transported on a peer-to-peer network that is censorship-resistant, radically transparent, and more liquid than any other digital asset.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This bill includes vital provisions such as requiring central committees to adhere to the Maryland Open Meetings Act, thereby ensuring that their deliberations and voting are transparent.—
Liza Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 12 Best Face Sunscreens Powder Blush In recent years, alternatives to powder blush, like cream blushes and liquid blushes, have become more popular.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Is there a type of laundry detergent that's best for sensitive skin? For sensitive skin, liquid laundry detergents are typically your best bet in terms of gentle formulas.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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