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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
Everything from Zoom meetings to Linkin Park albums to a favorite true crime podcast sounds crystal clear on these over-ear headphones, available for $549.
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Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the barrier reef protecting much of the southern coastline, paddle boarding and diving are best off that side, with still waters that are crystal clear thanks to the white sand bottom.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
This results in detailed and smooth graphics, as well as crystal clear and rich 3D audio with booming bass for a better immersive experience.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
To be crystal clear, Dragon Ball is not ironically gendered.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the barrier reef protecting much of the southern coastline, paddle boarding and diving are best off that side, with still waters that are crystal clear thanks to the white sand bottom.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
This results in detailed and smooth graphics, as well as crystal clear and rich 3D audio with booming bass for a better immersive experience.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
To be crystal clear, Dragon Ball is not ironically gendered.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
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The bottle is crafted from crystal glass, with 30 facets representing the Japanese calendar months, and it’s adorned with traditional maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Henriquez, chief executive officer at Baccarat since 2022, is passing the crystal baton to Printemps executive Laurence Nicolas, who will take up the management helm of the French luxury firm in early 2025.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some are quite obvious and on-the-nose, others more arcane.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The story’s ending is unexpected, challenging, and bizarre, laden with symbolism that may not be immediately obvious.Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Use transparent metrics, public reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure your company’s AI aligns with ethical standards and human rights ideals.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sony’s plan to build an entire franchise out of standalone films about Peter Parker’s nemeses always read as a transparent attempt at riding Marvel Studios’ coattails post-Spider-Man: Homecoming.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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This was evident in various ways, both minor and significant.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The growing emphasis on quality and professionalism in the marketplace is evident in this new era of Amazon.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii and Alaska became states around 20 years after the amendment was first sent, but all have avoided making their support for the anti-child labor law clear.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The retail landscape has been anything but stable recently, and one thing is clear: The days of stores existing purely as places to buy products are over.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But Israeli jets have struck a string of targets across Syria since the weekend in an apparent bid to ensure Syrian military equipment, including combat aircraft, missiles and chemical weapons, does not fall into rebel hands.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though the Dodgers reportedly had the most funds available to spend on the 2024 class, Sasaki’s apparent shift to the 2025 class should not sway much in what is expected to be a dogged pursuit of the Japanese right-hander.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite their assumption that the lake was frozen and devoid of organisms, ground-penetrating radar scans indicated the presence of liquid water underneath ice caps ranging between roughly 11 and 36 feet deep.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Direct air capture (DAC) companies suck carbon dioxide directly from the air, often using a solid sorbent or liquid solvent.Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its high proof is unmistakable but well-integrated, allowing the rich flavors to shine.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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