E·clat n.
  1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. “The eclat of Homer's battles.”
  2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause.
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  eclat
       n 1: enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim";
            "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave
            him more eclat than he really deserved" [syn: acclaim,
             acclamation, plaudits, plaudit]
       2: ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat
          in a coach drawn by eight white horses" [syn: pomp]
       3: brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a
          great achievement"