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

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

The iambic pentameter isn’t delivered with percussive éclat but spoken with conversational formality.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2017

Indeed, that the 500th anniversary of Luther’s act has been noted without éclat in the United States may be something to celebrate.

From Time • Oct. 30, 2017

Nor was it so long after that event they were recommenced, and carried on with greater éclat than ever.

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne