clarion

adjective

Definition of clarionnext
as in shrill

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  1. shrill
  2. strident
  3. clear
Adjective
  • The frequency range of the FT1 is wide, but the treble never sounds shrill and the bass never booms or imposes on the mids.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The shrill blast of the whistle signaled their departure, and the locomotive strained to pull away from the station, making the carriage jolt.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of shrill
Adjective
  • For years, politicians have made increasingly strident promises to curb migration to the UK; for the most part, those promises have fallen short.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
  • However, Harris' strident support for Volodymyr Zelensky and his country's battle against Vladimir's Putin's invasion won recognition from security experts.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of strident
Adjective
  • As research continues, there will develop a clearer understanding of how cannabis interacts with the immune system during viral infections.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of clear
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