Showy splendour (5)

I believe the answer is:

eclat

(Other definitions for eclat that I've seen before include "great success" , "Brilliant success - striking effect" , "Splendour; renown" , "Conspicuous success or distinction - in France" , "French social distinction or success" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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