Clio

American  

[klee-oh, klahy-oh] / ˈkli oʊ, ˈklaɪ oʊ /

noun

• Clios
  plural

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.

2. any of a group of awards presented annually by the advertising industry for achievement in television commercials.

3. a female given name.

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Clio British  

/ ˈklaɪəʊ /

noun

1. Greek myth the Muse of history

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Clios
  plural

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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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Example Sentences

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Clio Clios

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

Then Peggy comes back with a vengeance and creates Apple’s 1984 commercial and wins a bunch of Clios.

From New York Times ● May 18, 2015

Whether he meant the Clios, or advertising in general, or even life itself was not entirely clear.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2014

And the Greatest Ad of the Year Is … The ad world celebrates itself at the Clios.

From Slate ● May 16, 2012

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

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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