eclat

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, France did manage a few moments of éclat et élan in that semifinal, and none were more breathtaking than Kylian Mbappé’s backheel.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2018

As Claire, Duncan acts with her usual éclat, but her performance is distinguished for being so grounded in the collective drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2014

Now I remembered a line from Walt Whitman: “As I walk, solitary, unattended, around me I hear that éclat of the world.”

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2013

Ross was present to add shy éclat to the opening weekend.

From The Guardian • Jan. 27, 2013

We had our fancy fair on Wednesday, which went off with great éclat, and was really a very amusing day, and, moreover, produced 6,500 rupees, which, for a very small society, is an immense sum.

From Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties by d'Auvergne, Edmund B.