crystal clear

adjective

Synonyms of crystal clearnext
: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

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Examples of crystal clear in a Sentence

“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.” Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
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That distinction is crucial on Virgin Gorda, an island known for its granite boulders and tidal pools, crystal clear water, and flourishing plant and animal life. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 If any lingering question of home-court advantage persisted, it was made crystal clear in the final 30 seconds who had the biggest backing, as Barclays erupted in celebration of the Liberty’s game-winning plays down the stretch. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 And thanks to Apple’s newest H2 chip that supports Voice Isolation to reduce background noise, even your calls sound crystal clear. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 The secluded beach of Apigania (south), with crystal clear water and fine sand on the southwest part of the island, takes some effort to reach. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20clear. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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