“Blair” or “Blare”—Which to use?

“Blair” or “Blare”

Overview

blair / blare are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

blair: (noun) British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953).

blare: (noun) a loud harsh or strident noise.

Pronunciation

blair: b·l·EH·r

blare: b·l·EH·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “blair”

…leader Nick Griffin, Australian Neo-Nazis Blair Cottrell and Neil Erikson, white…
Blair Cowan – keyboards
…Cunninghame and his wife Jean Blair in 1582 - 83 following…
…with her son Christian Morrissey Blair Williams.
Blair Boone-Migura (born James Adam Blair…
Blair founded ASPS because of his…
…New York Times announced that Blair Boone and Dr. Anthony Migura,…
Doris Blair, artist
Scolytocis Blair, 1928
Keyboardist Blair Cowan had already left the…

Examples of “blare”

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