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Charis

American  
[key-ris] / ˈkeɪ rɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. one of the Graces, married to Hephaestus.

  2. singular of Charites.


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Charis Rainey scored 36 points for Windward, including 11 of 12 free throws.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Charis Rainey added 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

Charis Coke is the MA course leader at The London Film School and is also, like Burn, a sound designer.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

The gallery’s director, Charis Tyndall, said in an interview that as far as Charles Ede was concerned, “provenance has always been extremely important,” adding: “We cover all our tracks.”

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

Long I besought thee, nor vainly, Daughter of water and air— Charis!

From Chivalry by Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green