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
  • Held under the stars at an outdoor closing ceremony in Riccione, Italy, the awards brought together shows and stars from around the world following a week of screenings and talks.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 June 2025
  • Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • No one deal is more important than my name and reputation.
    Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
  • Ripe, the pop/funk band that formed at Boston’s Berklee School of Music in 2011 and is now based in California with two albums to its name.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Definitely Maybe’s sleeve featured a prominent picture of City legend Rodney Marsh, and perhaps more surprisingly, a smaller picture of United hero George Best.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
  • Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell called Deng a hero during a morning news conference following his death.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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