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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
Stack the starting fives, and the gap at the top is crystal clear.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
One thing is crystal clear for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) and the Swarovski Foundation: the future of fashion depends on change.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
Lifetime fitness tried to hide behind a misread county code, but the law is crystal clear.
—Tiffany Rizzo, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The video feed was always crystal clear, although sound was a bit laggy and hard to hear well.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
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The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
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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.—
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But in terms of the excitement and electricity, the parallels between Verlander and Skubal are obvious.—
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Additionally, transparent data systems tracking outcomes—such as income, employment, and attainment by race and parental education—are essential to drive reform.—
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Soliman appeared in court behind a transparent parition where he was asked to shake his head or nod in response to questions.—
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Koenig noted in her report that the Emergency Department at Waterbury Hospital was crowded and the need for expansion as planned was evident.—
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Meanwhile, King’s status as a last-minute guest was evident in her clothes, the journalist's green sweatsuit standing out among the black-tie attire.—
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Taxpayers and their representatives often have no clear way to know when the two-year period begins.—
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The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.—
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Ukraine goes into this second round of direct talks bolstered by its apparent destruction of Russian strategic bombers and other crucial air assets.—
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Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.—
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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.—
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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).—
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The gravity of the moment was unmistakable — the consequences of a loss, and the eventual magnitude of a win.—
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In a market defined by uncertainty, the bond market’s message is unmistakable: brace for impact.—
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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