cause célèbre

variants also cause celebre

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Recent Examples of cause célèbre Ever since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos outside the womb are considered children, the fertility treatment known as in vitro fertilization has become a political cause celebre. Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024 In fact, he’s become an unexpected new conservative cause celebre as a growing contingent of commentators take his side. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025 Jurors heard closing arguments Tuesday in the case of Daniel Penny, who has become a cause celebre for some of President-elect 's closest allies. , a 26-year-old former Marine, is charged in a New York state court with second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide. Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 The case also became a cause celebre among Republican presidential hopefuls. Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 Ever since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos outside the womb are considered children, the fertility treatment known as in vitro fertilization has become a political cause celebre. Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024 Opposition to non-compete agreements has become a new cause celebre on the left. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023 Since then, his fortunes apparently have changed and Floyd has become a something of a cause celebre in conservative circles. Chris Joyner, ajc, 29 Aug. 2023 Mitnick became a cause celebre for hackers who considered his 5-year prison term excessive. Time, 21 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause célèbre
Noun
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    EW.com, EW.com, 17 May 2025
  • All of the biggest celebrity stories, in your inbox every day: Sign up for the entertainment newsletter.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • The adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as friends at a retirement home who solve cold cases for funsies.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • Deadline confirmed from sources close to the star that the man standing on the roof was indeed Cruise.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • The name comes from the thick mat of green leaves dotted with bright gold flowers in the spring to early summer.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • While Clapton was already a superstar at the time and big things were expected, few could have predicted just how massive the title would become.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • The Thunder’s relentless defense stifled the Timberwolves, especially in the second half, and limited Minnesota superstar Anthony Edwards to a meager 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting.
    Matias Grez, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Harvard’s heroes in this fight are President Reagan, Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, and Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • The film follows Juan Debré (Peretti), an actor who’s spent a lifetime playing the hero in a TV series while remaining detached from his own identity.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 12 May 2025

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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 25 May. 2025.

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