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eclat

ec·lat

uncommon

noun

1.

enthusiastic approval

  • “the book met with modest acclaim”
  • “he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd”
  • “they gave him more eclat than he really deserved”
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2.

ceremonial elegance and splendor

  • “entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses”
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3.

brilliant or conspicuous success or effect

  • “the eclat of a great achievement”

Origin

From French éclat. More at éclat.

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