Striking effect (5)

I believe the answer is:

eclat

'striking effect' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for eclat that I've seen before include "Distinguished success" , "French renown" , "Ceremonial elegance and splendour" , "Brilliance" , "Brilliant display -- conspicuous success" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun, The Wall Street Journal and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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