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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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Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What the stars have to do with love is a tricky question.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Copper pennies are sweet, tangy, and a little savory—with a charming name to boot.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore Brynnley Krauchun has already etched her name in Andrew’s record books as a state qualifier in wrestling.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson joins Benjamin Steakhouse owner Benjamin Prelvukaj at the steak chain's Westchester location on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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And the people who are invested in Jackson’s legacy are going to make a lotta money off its version of Michael as a victim of horrific abuse and emotional blackmail by his monstrous pops, who, despite it all managed to become a beloved global superstar.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet if Charlie Baker walked into that convention hall on Saturday, he no doubt would be hailed as a hero.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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