as in crystal
easily seen through
we could see fish swimming beneath the crystalline ice of the frozen lake
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Recent Examples of crystalline
In the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi is the picture of Maldivian heaven—villas constructed of sustainably sourced wood and bamboo perched on crystalline waters.
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Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Now, planes—both the standard and float version—descend into destinations such as the Maldives, French Polynesia and Fiji, a hallmark of the seascape is a long lineup of bungalows arching across pontoons that cut through famously crystalline cerulean waters.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Doctors have raised alarms as young workers have been afflicted with silicosis, a deadly illness caused by inhaling particles of crystalline silica.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling very tiny crystalline particles of silicon dioxide, or silica, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Now, planes—both the standard and float version—descend into destinations such as the Maldives, French Polynesia and Fiji, a hallmark of the seascape is a long lineup of bungalows arching across pontoons that cut through famously crystalline cerulean waters.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Doctors have raised alarms as young workers have been afflicted with silicosis, a deadly illness caused by inhaling particles of crystalline silica.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling very tiny crystalline particles of silicon dioxide, or silica, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
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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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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 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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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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