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
  • Since 1918, Barcelona's Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been warmly welcoming travelers, including celebrities, artists, and politicians.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • In a tournament that the superstars have dominated, Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Pro wrestling fans were reminded last week about how close their favorite superstars are to the end than the beginning.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of superstars
Noun
  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • On one day in June, Katie Couric couldn't recall who was president or the names of some of her newer family members.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • When Tyler Tolbert legged out a dribbler on Tuesday night against the New York Mets for his major-league-record-tying 12th consecutive base hit, the names of the two current record-holders flashed across the TV screen.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • The Test For Modern Leaders The most compelling leaders of 2026 and beyond are not necessarily the most vocal or the ones with the safest personalities.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In addition, Summer House picked up cameras to film some of the key personalities involved in the scandal, giving them more closure following the reunion.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • One-pot meals are dinnertime heroes, and this one packs a ton of flavor in an easy-to-prepare recipe.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Part of what draws readers to particular genre books, whether on Amazon or at airport kiosks, is the fealty to hyper-specific tropes and reliable plot patterns, the predictable and satisfying arcs of its heroines and heroes.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 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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“Causes célèbres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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