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

The crowds outside a major fashion show often start to form a few hours in advance, with expectant fans hoping to spot their favorite celebrities.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
Browsing Twitch live streams on a Sunday afternoon this past summer might include seeing e-gamers setting a world-record speed run or online celebrities chatting with fans.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Round 1, Part 2 of Fat Bear Week shines a light on the biggest (literally) stars of Katmai National Park and Preserve and the also the next generation.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
La Roja – looking to extend its record-breaking 38-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures – called up stars Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres but will be without full-back Pedro Porro through injury.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

But in a league where elite defensive lines are either loaded with superstars or built more on a group that works well together, the Falcons’ defensive coordinator feels his unit aligns with the latter.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
These are the superstars of the whitetail world, with the numbers and longevity to support their popularity.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of superstars

Noun

And members of these new churches were mostly not the black-dressed, hypocritical, sour-faced, monocultural figures favored by popular narrative, but often included colorful figures who were sometimes surprisingly modern in their desires.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Prominent appointments have gone to figures such as Jason Reding Quiñones, a prosecutor who reportedly received low scores on performance evaluations while working at the Southern District of Florida.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

Changing Charlotte skyline In recent years, Charlotte’s skyline has been changing with more names going on buildings, including Wells Fargo, Ally, Barings and Regions.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
In the United States, the top names are numerical—Main/First, Second, Third, and Fourth—as if its towns were coördinate planes.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of names

Noun

The first episode will feature network personalities Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner and Kat Timpf, new contributor Melissa DeRosa and former ESPN host Samantha Ponder.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Last September, media personalities Nessa and Kevan Kenney helmed red carpet coverage at the VMAs.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

The heroes come to terms with their defeat in different ways—some more successfully than others.

— Michael McDonough, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Take Rare, which is known for its signature Soft Pinch liquid blush among other heroes, and clocked $400 million in net sales in 2025, according to WWD’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Beauty Companies.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 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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