crystal clear

adjective

: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

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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On May 12, Trump made his perspective on the current state of pharmaceutical pricing crystal clear. Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Unlike cheddar or even Champagne, blanco tequilas almost always look exactly identical—crystal clear. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025 An underwater fishing camera attaches to your line and gives you a crystal clear view of where the fish are in the water. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025 What scientists are crystal clear about is the reason for the rise: human-caused global warming. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 May. 2025.

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