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
Yet no planetesimals can form without smaller grains of crystalline minerals first condensing within the disk, which occurs as the disk’s gas cools.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 July 2025
In one, Kiyoko can be seen down on one knee on a cliff overlooking crystalline waters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The volume boasts hundreds of vivid concept sketches, set design layouts and unit photography showing Superman’s Metropolis skyline, the crystalline grandeur of the Fortress of Solitude and the Daily Planet newsroom.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 3 July 2025
This year’s collection spans everywhere from the Hollywood Hills to the historic streets of Paris, from the crystalline waters of Jamaica to the bustling energy of New York City.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 July 2025
In one, Kiyoko can be seen down on one knee on a cliff overlooking crystalline waters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The volume boasts hundreds of vivid concept sketches, set design layouts and unit photography showing Superman’s Metropolis skyline, the crystalline grandeur of the Fortress of Solitude and the Daily Planet newsroom.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 3 July 2025
This year’s collection spans everywhere from the Hollywood Hills to the historic streets of Paris, from the crystalline waters of Jamaica to the bustling energy of New York City.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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In sizzling snapshots, Graham is seen enjoying the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Retailers can build trust through transparent pricing, flexible options, easy value comparisons, store brand products, and straightforward promotions that resonate across income brackets and help families feel in control.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Now it's become clear that electric vehicles won’t take over as quickly as expected.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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But his bet is clear: That in a fractured media world, personality, tone, and trust matter more than legacy or even scale.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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