as in transparent
easily seen through
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
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Recent Examples of crystal
Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Featuring one to three bedrooms, each villa will overlook the crystal blue waters where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The precision problem Until now, scientists have used hard quantum sensors, such as nanodiamonds, which rely on random defects in a crystal lattice.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.
—Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Featuring one to three bedrooms, each villa will overlook the crystal blue waters where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The precision problem Until now, scientists have used hard quantum sensors, such as nanodiamonds, which rely on random defects in a crystal lattice.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystal
Adjective
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After nearly two decades of building a transparent and responsible business in Europe, sustainable apparel brand Armedangels is launching in the United States.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Tervis Melamine Dinner Plates are ideal for setting a pretty tablescape while ensuring broken ceramic or glassware is never an issue.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The marble kitchen is complemented by a matching butler’s pantry custom-designed to show off your china and glassware.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Only one Republican state has a relatively clear path to gaining seats from the decision in time for the midterms — Florida.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Which oil executives in attendance were not immediately clear.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While porcelain is very durable and handles baking soda well, Murphy notes that acrylic and fiberglass scratch easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Some beaches are found next to crystalline lakes, while others are beneath the peaks of majestic mountain ranges.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Salish baskets displayed near blackware pottery from Margaret Tafoya.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now 70, the Mission Hills resident only began showing his pottery at art fairs about five years ago — and promptly took the gold medal at his first showing, a festival in Florence, Italy.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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