CAUSES CÉLÈBRES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

causes célèbres

noun

variants also causes celebres

plural of cause célèbre

as in celebrities

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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Noun

Since 1918, Barcelona's Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been warmly welcoming travelers, including celebrities, artists, and politicians.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Those are the kinds of things that allow Roberts to keep the egos in check, not just with the superstars but with the role players that need to understand their role and buy into it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
The signs certainly look promising with two of the biggest superstars in action – France’s Kylian Mbappé and Norway’s Erling Haaland.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of superstars

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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of figures

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The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of names

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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.

— July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of personalities

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These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.

— Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.

— Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of celebs

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