clarion

American  

[klar-ee-uhn] / ˈklær i ən /

adjective

1. clear and shrill.

   the clarion call of a battle trumpet.

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noun

1. an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.

2. the sound of this instrument.

3. any similar sound.

clarion British  

/ ˈklærɪən /

noun

1. a four-foot reed stop of trumpet quality on an organ

2. an obsolete, high-pitched, small-bore trumpet

3. the sound of such an instrument or any similar sound

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adjective

1. (prenominal) clear and ringing; inspiring

   a clarion call to action

verb

1. to proclaim loudly

Etymology

Origin of clarion

1275–1325; Middle English < Medieval Latin clāriōn- (stem of clāriō ) trumpet, equivalent to clār- clear + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Lincoln’s opposition to anarchy of any kind was absolute and clarion: “There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.”

From Los Angeles Times

The report Martin commissioned was, however, supposed to be the definitive word from the party, offering both a clear-eyed look back and a clarion way forward.

From Los Angeles Times

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

And he raises an alarm, with clarion sharpness, about an authoritarian specter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thomas Pynchon’s voice on the page still sings, clarion strong.

From Los Angeles Times