eclat

Example Sentences

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He was soigné, to use one of his favorite words, and he had éclat, to use another.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2022

Ford ends his appreciation with éclat, holding up the famous opening paragraphs of Great Expectations as the work of a “master stylist”.

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2020

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

Here he was received, according to his own account, which there is no reason to question, with the greatest enthusiasm and éclat.

From Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 by LeSueur, William Dawson