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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This deal is a crystal clear winner. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 To be crystal clear, this isn’t meant to say that Hafley will have similar success to Riley, a Hall of Famer. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Some elements of the dispute remain less than crystal clear, but what is certain is that Chief Cody’s actions eventually cost him his job. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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