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

Meta seems to be going for a broad consumer play, recruiting celebrities for advertisements but dealing with backlash around privacy concerns.

— Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Karan Johar returns to host the season, in which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

The returning stars include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and Channing Tatum.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Located just steps from Reims' majestic cathedral, his restaurant has earned two Michelin stars while establishing relationships with many of the region's most respected champagne producers.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

The superstars came together for a viral photo inside New York New Jersey Stadium, which transformed MetLife Stadium into the site of the World Cup Final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday, July 19.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Huge upticks in streams also allow several late superstars and long-defunct groups to reach new peaks on various rankings or make their first appearances on relatively young Billboard tallies.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of superstars

Noun

Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Amkor Technology — Shares dropped 7% as the semiconductor packaging and testing provider gets set to report quarterly figures after the stock market closes.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

And if the personalities are painted in broad strokes, the performances, particularly by Condor and Newton, create a resonant enough emotional palette.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

The daily grind of training camp is nothing like it once was, though, and there certainly aren't as many opportunities for fans to see their heroes.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
As part of a series honoring hometown heroes across the country, Chevrolet released a YouTube video Wednesday about Spencer, the owner of SB Mowing.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of heroes

Noun

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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