eclat

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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

How comes it then, that your husband triumphs in having the power of still visiting the gaming-tables, and betting with the utmost éclat?

From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana