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also causes celebres
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
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Chuck Norris is among the celebrities reported dead in 2026, part of a growing list of notable figures across entertainment, music and culture.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Few celebrities have sparked a cult following quite like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For those of us who prefer our movie stars to recite lines of dialogue rather than left-wing talking points, the 1972 Academy Awards represented something of a high point.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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While Kidman and Curtis were mum about their hopes and plans for season two, their co-stars — who are not producers — were a little more forthcoming.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Of course, the Ghanaian powerhouse is no stranger to joining forces with American superstars.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two South Florida superstars, Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffett, whose signature tunes each earned them recognition by the National Recordings Registry of the Library of Congress, find themselves in this category.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Democrats strongly opposed Kent's confirmation because of his past ties to far-right figures and conspiracy theories.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Center for American Progress, a left-leaning policy institute, questioned those figures and pointed to analyses predicting a more modest $331 to $748 increase.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many missed their flights and scrambled to book later flights or add themselves to standby lists that were already dozens of names long.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Legislation like the federal SAVE America Act and Florida’s SB 1334 which just passed the Florida House and Senate, create an issue for voters who have identity documents where the names do not match identically.—
Delmarie Alicea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Muriel Fox was an insider who knew all of the players, and her candid descriptions of the events and personalities that made history (yes, Betty Friedan was a monster, but a brilliant one) makes for a dramatic story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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That degree in psychology came in handy when dealing with personalities in the entertainment industry.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Reconcile the budget, be heroes to the people and go home proudly having stood up for public lands.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement – everyday people standing up to enormous odds.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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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 23 Mar. 2026.
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