causes célèbres

noun

variants also causes celebres
Definition of causes célèbresnext
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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  1. celebrities
  2. stars
  3. superstars
  4. personalities
  5. heroes
Noun
  • Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect hosted the program for 14 seasons, including seven runs that featured celebrities competing for charity.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • There was also some truly jaw-dropping fashion from stars on their press tours.
    Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Lesnar would go on to have multiple iconic feuds and matches with superstars like Kurt Angle, Roman Reigns, Big Show, John Cena, and Eddie Guerrero.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Lorenzen, a celebrated Hall of Fame driver, leaves behind a legacy as one of the sport's first superstars.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of superstars
Noun
  • Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.
    FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • However, these heroes face a threat hidden in the very tools meant to protect them.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Once upon a time, England sent out two of their legendary heroes, Graham Gooch and Mike Gatting, on the 1994/95 Ashes tour.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroes
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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 31 Dec. 2024.

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