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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The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025 This renders the stakes of the battle crystal clear at all times. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London. Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 But one thing is crystal clear: Challenges will keep arising. Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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