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clarion

[klar-ee-uhn] / ˈklær i ən /
ADJECTIVE
clear, stirring sound
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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He prayed that alliance would continue to defend its shared values "with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth and across the world" and that "we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A clarion call for diplomacy and cooperation, it reminded me that it is not only in humanity’s interest to avoid ultimate conflict but our moral duty to bridge the fault lines between our civilizations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Emhoff’s summons was a clarion call, crisp and clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Thurman’s story needs to be a clarion call to physicians to act on behalf of our patients, no matter where they live.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

At this the tall king, clarion in battle, called to his lady and her waiting women to give them breakfast from the larder stores.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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