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
  • Amid the movie’s disastrous box office run, various Hollywood celebrities rallied around Cruise and the movie.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On the wall outside Shoukhrat Mitalipov’s laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University, visitors are greeted by framed portraits of furry scientific celebrities.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Filmmakers, movie stars, producers, writers, musicians, influencers, comedians — more than 200 have been filmed pulling something off Criterion shelves, signaling their tastes.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The show's stars recently gave audiences a preview of the production during the Broadway in Chicago concert, bringing along a special prop from the musical to offer a glimpse of what Denver audiences can expect.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • His music has been performed and reimagined by superstars including Pedro Infante, Vicente Fernández, Luis Miguel, Maná and more.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Some also have other antiaging superstars like retinol, brightening ingredients like vitamin C, antioxidants like vitamin E, or niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) to strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of superstars
Noun
  • There will be nonstop panels on TV and livestreams, analysts repeating analysis of days-old polls, and — come afternoon — figures from exit polls suggesting that Hispanics are voting in large numbers, or that the economy is a major issue.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In fact, only 33 colleges and universities in the country admit 10% or fewer of their undergraduate applicants, NACAC figures show.
    — Jon Marcus, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • That kind of multiple demands absolute perfection, and recent weeks have shown exactly what happens to heavily weighted tech names that fail to deliver a flawless quarter, Alphabet and Amazon among them.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Companies with nearly identical names were later incorporated in Slovakia, where business records list Dorofeyeva as the sole or co-owner.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • Magnet Originals will provide advice and production support for media personalities, including Justin Tranter, Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, and former NBA star Byron Scott.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From decorating the tree and baking cookies to Champagne toasts and Rinna dancing atop the dining table, the family brings their personalities to a series of festive moments, all dressed in Express.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Everything that unfolds before the credits seems pretty bleak for our Elf heroes.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Mordente said following the Iranian hostage crisis, the hostages were welcomed home as heroes.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of heroes
Noun
  • Because, like me, celebs have been skipping traditional bold lipstick for glossy finishes or blotted, barely-there stains.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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 14 Nov. 2026.

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