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

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

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

From distant climes, o’er widespread seas, we come, Though not with much éclat, or beat of drum; True patriots we, for, be it understood, We left our country for our country’s good.

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William