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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
This subjectivity — the reliance on human judgement in the absence of crystal clear, objective data — opens the door to all sorts of cognitive biases and errors long documented by behavioral economists and psychologists.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Resting in the heart of Nassau, Margaritaville Beach Resort offers oceanfront accommodations along crystal clear Caribbean waters.
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Checking in consistently, rather than saving feedback for the end of a project, catches potential issues early and keeps expectations crystal clear.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wireless On-Ear Headphones These comfortable headphones have soft ear cups and a consistent sound quality that’s crystal clear at any volume.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Book now at Cliff House Maine Enjoy 15% off your stay at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau
Resting in the heart of Nassau, Margaritaville Beach Resort offers oceanfront accommodations along crystal clear Caribbean waters.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Checking in consistently, rather than saving feedback for the end of a project, catches potential issues early and keeps expectations crystal clear.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wireless On-Ear Headphones These comfortable headphones have soft ear cups and a consistent sound quality that’s crystal clear at any volume.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal clear
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Her clown-like, bright blue eye shadow, crystal tear and red-and-black wig made for the perfect beauty complement to her plunging red Celine gown.Brittany Talarico, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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To go with her white Gucci slip dress, with crystal spaghetti straps and girly bow detail, Fanning wore her hair in a voluminous pigtail style that looks time-warped right from the 1960s.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Trump, the next steps should be obvious: Avoid bloodshed.Lissa Weinmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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There were no obvious signs of trauma on the body, and the man appeared to have been in the water for some time, police said.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
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Being transparent and genuine with my team has fostered a culture of trust and loyalty, which is essential for long-term success. 3.Danielle Correia, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Those are all good whiskies, but one company has been making blends that are just a little more interesting and a lot more transparent: Compass Box.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
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The sense of brotherhood was evident, but the contention between your younger self and Gary Barlow is clear from the offset.Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Future Of Batteries Is Silicon As phones get thinner and processor demands increase, the limiting factor of the battery becomes ever more evident.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sky was clear Saturday when the Rams went through drills in preparation for their NFC wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Major roads were mostly clear across the South, but few ventured out early Saturday.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Other leaders were similarly circumspect about Trump’s apparent threat to invade a fellow member of NATO.Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some of that was apparent in 2024 as cybersecurity incidents at UnitedHealth Group and Crowdstrike had unexpected and unprecedented impacts.Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The rocket is powered by liquid oxygen and liquid methane and is designed to be partially reusable, as Blue Origin aims to launch, land and re-launch each booster as many as 25 times.Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Even if valuations are not at their peak, year one of the Trump Administration may offer the best opportunity to get liquid. Medline Industries, a medical supply company controlled by Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, has reportedly filed confidentially to raise $5 billion.Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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For lovers of this unmistakable design, here’s an ode to the Tank.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The unmistakable smell of cigar smoke hung in the air.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal%20clear. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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