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also cause celebre
as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a cause célèbre from some reality TV show whose fame hadn't even lasted the proverbial 15 minutes
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Recent Examples of cause célèbre
Calls for Peters' release have become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Calls for Peters’ release have become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her imprisonment became a cause celebre for many on the Right, and hopes were high for her appeal, but on Thursday, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed her conviction.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Calls for Peters' release have become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters, who is 70 years old, is a cause celebre among those who insist the 2020 election was stolen.
—Max Potter, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Their case became a cause celebre and a polarizing one.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Their fight became a cause celebre for the left, with powerful Democratic governors like California’s Gavin Newsom and Illinois’ JB Pritzker joining the cause and many cheering them on.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
But some residents complained they weren’t provided enough information about the project, which became a cause celebre for Republicans who led the way in stoking fears about the prospect of communist infiltration, given the Chinese ownership of the plant’s parent company.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Calls for Peters’ release have become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her imprisonment became a cause celebre for many on the Right, and hopes were high for her appeal, but on Thursday, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed her conviction.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Calls for Peters' release have become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters, who is 70 years old, is a cause celebre among those who insist the 2020 election was stolen.
—Max Potter, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Their case became a cause celebre and a polarizing one.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Their fight became a cause celebre for the left, with powerful Democratic governors like California’s Gavin Newsom and Illinois’ JB Pritzker joining the cause and many cheering them on.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
But some residents complained they weren’t provided enough information about the project, which became a cause celebre for Republicans who led the way in stoking fears about the prospect of communist infiltration, given the Chinese ownership of the plant’s parent company.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause célèbre
Noun
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The town of Dripping Springs is recognized as an International Dark Sky Community, meaning visitors can enjoy notably dazzling stars here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But with star players’ wages rising, Barcelona reached a six-year deal worth €170 million with Qatar Sports Investments in 2011 — initially wearing the charitable Qatar Foundation logo, but switching after two seasons to Qatar Airways.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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As the name suggests, the brand’s Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthening Oil contains rosemary oil, which experts say boasts several benefits.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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The investment bank has a buy rating on the memory name.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the Colombian superstar used the high-spectacle moment to tease a new song.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
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Drake has taken nine of the top 10 slots on the Hot 100 for the second time in his career, a rare feat that only Taylor Swift has bested, as the superstar has taken up all 10 slots three times since 2022.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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The winning run for Harvard-Westlake was driven in by freshman Louis Lappe, hero of El Segundo’s walk-off Little League World Series win.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The hero's welcome is a Navy tradition that also has a practical value.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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“Cause célèbre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bre. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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