Blair

American

[blair] / blɛər /

noun

Anthony Charles Lynton Tony, born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater.
John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist.
Also Blaire. a first name.

Blair British

/ blɛə /

noun

Tony , full name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair . born 1953, British politician; leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); prime minister (1997–2007); Middle East peace envoy from 2007

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There’s “no room for nuance,” when it comes to software stocks these days, William Blair analyst Arjun Bhatia said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

And by all means, they should address their many reasonable complaints to James Blair.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The veteran Labour spin doctor was the party's head of press between 1998 and 2005 before working for Lord Blunkett and Sir Tony Blair.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“We think the work is going to continue to be even more important, but the nature of it is going to shift,” said Blair Ciesil, a McKinsey partner leading global talent attraction at the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Mr. Underwood? Open up, please, this is Deputy Blair from the sheriff’s office. Mr. Underwood?”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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