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Celebrity shown up by brutal censors (5)

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I believe the answer is:

eclat

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'celebrity' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'up by brutal censors' is the wordplay.
'ECLAT' is hidden back-to-front within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'shown' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for eclat that I've seen before include "Brilliant display -- conspicuous success" , "Brilliant display or effect" , "Brilliant success - striking effect" , "Loud applause" , "Social distinction in France" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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