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Recent Examples of éclat
People reports that each panel of her dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal eclats and 50,400 white beads.
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Krystin Arneson, Glamour, 6 July 2019
Each panel of Turner’s dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal eclats and 50,400 white beads.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2019
Krystin Arneson, Glamour, 6 July 2019
Each panel of Turner’s dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal eclats and 50,400 white beads.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for éclat
Noun
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Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center opens with some pomp, much circumstance LA JOLLA — Hello, Conrad!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Several patriotic and celebratory songs were played during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade and President Donald Trump's unofficial birthday party on June 14.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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And in Washington on Saturday, President Donald Trump held a military parade partly overshadowed by his earlier deployment of troops to quell California immigration protests, The New York Times wrote.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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But what was once the norm can now seem a kind of ableist mummery, which this production attempts to sidestep by offering a Richard with no physical impairments at all.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 July 2022
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Last week, as Russia prepared to invade Ukraine and Gergiev prepared to lead the Vienna Philharmonic in three concerts at Carnegie Hall, the usual mummery was unfolding.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2022
Noun
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Leverage Audio-Only Not every meeting needs to be a video extravaganza.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Round One of the playoff, a 16-game extravaganza, is then played over the 4-day Turkey Holiday.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The pageant featured contestants dressed in elaborate costumes tied back to the city's humble yet iconic bird.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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On the side, the former beauty pageant queen creates handmade jewelry via her company, House of Mitti. #35.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There was a lot of fanfare around the pick at the time, as the Eagles were making a transition at the position.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Pieces of American history have caused quite a lot of fanfare on the auction block.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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San Francisco’s newest dining series, The Radiant Table, is introducing a more elevated take on immersive dining—one that centers chefs and cuisine rather than spectacle.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Gliding through these vibrant waterways reveals a colorful spectacle, particularly at sunrise, when the market is most active with locals.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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That’s certainly the case in New Orleans, which attracts people from all over not just for the music, the history, architecture, and pageantry, but also for its distinct flavors.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The trio all have horses entered to run at Ascot, where each of the five days of high-class racing is preceded by pomp and pageantry.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“éclat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9clat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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