eclat[noun]Synonyms: fame, celebrity, notoriety, renown, rep, reputation, repute
Contrasted words: oblivion, obscurity, contempt, derision, scorn
Related Words: bang,
brilliance,
brilliancy,
display,
luster,
noticeableness,
prominence,
remarkableness,
distinction,
standing,
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é‧clat /eɪˈklɑː/
noun [uncountable] literary[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: French]
1. praise and admiration:
Miller’s new play has been greeted with great éclat.2. a way of doing something with a lot of style, especially in order to attract attention
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