Clio
Americannoun
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Clios
plural
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Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
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any of a group of awards presented annually by the advertising industry for achievement in television commercials.
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a female given name.
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Etymology
Origin of Clio
< Latin < Greek Kleiṓ, equivalent to klei- (stem of kleîn to make famous, celebrate) + -ō suffix used for women's names
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Ms. Fash’s memoir, which she wrote with the journalist Clio Chang, conveys the rowdy atmosphere of her early years on the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Some apps have approachable human names — like Dave, Clio, Albert, and Brigit — while others suggest financial freedom: Empower, FloatMe, FlexWage, Rain.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
Developed by Greek telecoms provider Cosmote, the free app’s designers say they hope to build on existing features that include an artificial intelligence-powered virtual guide, Clio.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
He is survived by his wife, Clio, who was often seen by his side during official state visits and events, two sons, Giovanni and Giulio, and grandchildren.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2023
Clio was Muse of history, Urania of astronomy, Melpomene of tragedy, Thalia of comedy, Terpsichore of the dance, Calliope of epic poetry, Erato of love-poetry, Polyhymnia of songs to the gods, Euterpe of lyric poetry.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Whether he meant the Clios, or advertising in general, or even life itself was not entirely clear.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2014
I got a little misty even seeing it again last night on the screen above the Clios stage.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2014
The company that had administered the Clios since 1959 collapsed in 1991, leading to the disruption and cancellation of awards ceremonies.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2010
The ownership, which continues under Adweek’s current parent, e5 Global Media, helped right the Clios after several tumultuous years that had tarnished their reputation.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2010
After that he endorsed such products as Ralston Purina, Thick and Frosty, and Underwood Meat Spread, winning a total of seven Clios to date.
From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Max Millard
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