cause célèbre

variants also cause celebre

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Recent Examples of cause célèbre The idea has become a cause celebre in certain circles. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause célèbre
Noun
  • The 61-year-old billionaire and the 55-year-old former TV journalist will reportedly tie the knot during a three-day wedding extravaganza in Venice, Italy, next week with numerous high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians and business leaders.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
    EW.com, EW.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Many people, expecting parents included, turn to the stars for guidance, wisdom, insight, and support, and baby naming help, too!
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
  • The atmosphere spoke volumes, about the growing appetite for the game, the hunger of emerging stars, and the potential for the BAL to not only grow within the continent but also to become a destination of choice for talent around the world.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • No one deal is more important than my name and reputation.
    Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
  • As the person is detained, the one recording will sometimes try to get his name, before he is lost in the system.
    Emily Witt, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • This is the first time in his pro career that his offensive output matches his personality: Quiet.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
  • That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The shortstop’s batting average is second in MLB behind New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (.361) and has the second lowest strikeout-rate in baseball at 6.8%.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • After partnering in December 2024 on Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso, the coffee chain and pop superstar are once again collaborating on a new beverage called Sabrina's Strawberry Daydream Refresher.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Going from local church to being on tour in front of thousands of people overnight was a dream come true and, in the same season, writing with all my heroes.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 June 2025
  • In Pixar’s Elio, the eponymous young hero (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) gets his wish of being abducted by aliens, and is promptly treated to all manner of otherworldly sights.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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