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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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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Aspen, Colorado, long synonymous with luxury skiing, has been attracting the rich and famous – including celebrities and the Royals – to its slopes for decades.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Though the series has been a hit for Netflix and made stars of its cast, rumors of tension, conflict, and discord have followed the cast.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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The unique treehouses couldn't be more romantic—lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The year 2016 has become a TikTok fascination, as younger members of Gen Z look back 10 years, to when the current era’s superstars, Scott included, released much of their most influential work.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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And even one of the team’s superstars who took a significant step back at the plate was able to turn in another heroic season, as Mookie Betts took on the team’s everyday shortstop duties for the first time in his career and nearly won himself another Gold Glove Award in the process.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Trump has formed close alliances with conservative tech figures, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and investor David Sacks, who serves as the White House AI and crypto czar.—
Joseph Menn The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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When the count figures are released in late spring or early summer, the numbers help the county and cities pinpoint areas of need, and also may determine the amount of federal and state dollars for homeless services.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And there’s even 10 names after that that are in a sub bracket.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Webb has been one of the hottest young names in the business ever since the start of the 2025 season, and now will receive his first official audition with an AFC West rival.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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People with certain personalities seem better suited to processing setbacks than others.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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And then Alex is like all of Emily’s heroes.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the walls are lined with photos of local sports heroes—from youth leagues to the Tigers and the Grizzlies.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Not to call myself a trendsetter or anything, but so many celebs are rocking similar jeans lately.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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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 24 Jan. 2026.
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