Definition of "eclat" [e•clat]

• Alternative spelling of éclat. (brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.) (noun)

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• "In one sense, to be sure, pigeons and ring-doves could not dance but with 'eclat' -- 'a claw? '"
• "As for things I can’t live without …. mac eye shadows and lip gloss .. touche eclat is a must for the ‘ol under eye bags .. and I always keep tea tree oil handy for spots."
• "I had not passed with the "eclat" my tutor prophesied; but, I contrived to get numbered amongst those fortunate six who secured their appointments out of the entire sixty that competed."