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cause célèbre

noun

ˌkȯz-sə-ˈleb How to pronounce cause célèbre (audio)
variants also cause celebre
Definition of cause célèbrenext
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. — 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 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 Peters' release has become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement. — CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cause célèbre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause célèbre
  1. celebrity
  2. star
  3. name
  4. personality
  5. superstar
  6. hero
Noun
  • Swift appeared on Norton’s BBC show – which famously has an eclectic mix of celebrity guests each week — last October, appearing alongside Gleeson, Lee, Turner-Smith, Murphy and Capaldi.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With celebrity guests arriving in droves to celebrate the grand opening party, excitement is at an all-time high, but so are the expectations.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • There’s also a large firepit for cuddling up under the stars with a cocktail or two.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The series is based on the Skybound graphic novel of the same name and was greenlit at Amazon back in July.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of name
Noun
  • Useful feedback can sharpen the execution without flattening the personality.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • Bloomberg reported that Curry grew frustrated with Under Armour after the company failed to make a more aggressive effort to pursue basketball superstar Caitlin Clark for his line.
    — Jessica Golden,Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The 33-year-old wasn’t the only superstar to strut down the runway, as fellow Bronx native Jennifer Lopez, mgk and J Balvin were also among the models in the show.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of superstar
Noun
  • Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hero

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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 30 Sep. 2026.

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