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clarion
[klar-ee-uhn]
adjective
clear and shrill.
the clarion call of a battle trumpet.
noun
an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.
the sound of this instrument.
any similar sound.
clarion
/ ˈæɪə /
noun
a four-foot reed stop of trumpet quality on an organ
an obsolete, high-pitched, small-bore trumpet
the sound of such an instrument or any similar sound
adjective
(prenominal) clear and ringing; inspiring
a clarion call to action
verb
to proclaim loudly
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of clarion1
Example Sentences
His expansive vision of the ’80s rings out like a clarion call for a new era of rigorous artistic engagement with the unknowable and the unseen.
Lord Watson, former deputy leader of the Labour Party and clearly a fan of Sir Elton, reeled off a string of song lyrics urging ministers to heed "the clarion cry of this country's creators".
We need to loudly and proudly make the dignity of work, and the character it builds, the clarion call of our party.
Kamala Harris has made that the clarion call of her campaign.
"Any and every gesture toward restoring Groen’s status within the party sends a clarion message that the era of accountability is passed."
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