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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes célèbres
  1. celebrities
  2. stars
  3. superstars
  4. figures
  5. names
  6. personalities
  7. heroes
  8. celebs
Noun
  • Everything about this beating felt like a Hollywood Red Carpet event, with congressional leaders and celebrities lining the sidelines.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The pregame sidelines were packed five-people deep with celebrities (Livvy Dunne), NFL alumni (Justin Jefferson), recruits, other dignitaries and media members.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • How did Coco Gauff get the job done on a day of tussle for top stars?
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Off the runway, street style stars have started adapting the color trend to their own personal style.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • With the imminent departure of Messi and Ronaldo from the scene, there’s a battle to push forward the next global superstars to take those places.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fanatics Fest is the company’s big bet on experiential entertainment, letting fans see superstars like James, Brady, Bieber, Jalen Brunson and John Cena up close and personal.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of superstars
Noun
  • Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The precise figures go unpublished, all wrapped up in one big commercial total in the accounts, but there is unlikely to be a bigger deal of its kind in the Premier League.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Beers, a tight end with one of the most marketable names in college football, is on his way to becoming a fan favorite in Norman.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some visitors come specifically to see the large bronze relief along the side of the building listing the names of the firefighters killed on 9/11.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • One-time Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is among the pregame, halftime and postgame personalities.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • They long have been slickly produced promotional weeks for presidential candidates, and even showcases for network personalities and promotion.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Rather than emulate his heroes, King focuses on finding his own musical voice.
    — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • With its good-hearted heroes and pretty (but rarely breathtaking) landscapes, the Apple release is plenty likable, but also plenty forgettable.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of heroes
Noun
  • Even celebs are taking a subtler approach to the shoe, like Dakota Johnson’s simple high vamp flats or Julia Roberts’ soft Sneakerinas.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of celebs
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“Causes célèbres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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