Claire

American  

[klair] / klɛər /

noun

1. Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.

2. a female given name, form of Clara.

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Example Sentences

Fred Claire, the Dodgers’ publicist at the time and later the general manager, sent word to the scoreboard operator to display a congratulatory message.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Claire, played with bustling, brisk energy and light humor by Ms. Young, lives with her husband in New York, and urges Catherine to join them there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“We would love that,” said Claire Choisne, Boucheron’s creative director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

So I'll be scrolling the social media feeds of Lauren, Paul, Claire, Rohan, Siân and David, six fictional voters I've created based on data and analysis from the National Centre for Social Research.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It is early May, and it is starting to stay light later, and she is home after work, an extra-busy shift since Claire had to stay home with her sick kid, Harrison.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti