causes célèbres

variants also causes celebres
plural of cause célèbre

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes célèbres
Noun
  • Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Take a look at all the stars out and about this week.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At 48 years old, the veteran has been used to put over the next generation of superstars.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Netflix movie follows a musical girl group — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who juggle their lives as superstars with a secret mission.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Immigration advocates and Ohio civil rights leaders have added their names to petitions.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Instead, the only four people listed as specific targets in the search warrant have Hispanic names.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.
    Glamour, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
  • While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But before Prater became one of the unlikeliest heroes of Bills lore, destined to be referenced for decades in one of the most memorable games in the history of what’s soon to be the old Highmark Stadium, his teammates had a sneaky feeling.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • A couple who luckily spotted a truck leaving a box on the side of the road became heroes for 16 puppies.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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