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Clarice

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[klar-is, kluh-rees, kla-rees] / ˈklær ɪs, kləˈris, klaˈris /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Clara.

Example Sentences

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He puts on Lecter's metallic rasp for me and appears to enjoy repeating his character's words to Jodie Foster's Clarice.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Rayah Marshall, after four memorable years, is following Iriafen, while Talia von Oelhoffen, their starting point guard, and Clarice Akunwafo, their defensive stalwart off the bench, exhausted their eligibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

Clarice Kacindi lost her three-year-old child while crossing the Rusizi 10 days ago.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

Petrobras appointed the executive director of corporate affairs, Clarice Coppetti, as interim President.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Clarice was waiting for me in my bedroom.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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