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Eclat

Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

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Approval 76% connected

Approbation; sanction.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Commendation 76% connected

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Elegance 76% connected

Alt. of Elegancy

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grandeur 76% connected

The state or quality of being grand; vastness; greatness; splendor; magnificence; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of thought or expression…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grandness 76% connected

Grandeur.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Magnificence 76% connected

The act of doing what magnificent; the state or quality of being magnificent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Splendor 76% connected

Great brightness; brilliant luster; brilliancy; as, the splendor ot the sun.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ceremonious 74% connected

Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ceremonious 74% connected

Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Acclaim 92% connected

To applaud.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Acclamation 92% connected

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Plaudit 92% connected

A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Pomp 92% connected

A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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