cause célèbre

variants also cause celebre

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Recent Examples of cause célèbre Ever since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos outside the womb are considered children, the fertility treatment known as in vitro fertilization has become a political cause celebre. Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024 In fact, he’s become an unexpected new conservative cause celebre as a growing contingent of commentators take his side. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025 Jurors heard closing arguments Tuesday in the case of Daniel Penny, who has become a cause celebre for some of President-elect 's closest allies. , a 26-year-old former Marine, is charged in a New York state court with second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide. Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 The case also became a cause celebre among Republican presidential hopefuls. Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 Ever since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos outside the womb are considered children, the fertility treatment known as in vitro fertilization has become a political cause celebre. Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024 Opposition to non-compete agreements has become a new cause celebre on the left. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023 Since then, his fortunes apparently have changed and Floyd has become a something of a cause celebre in conservative circles. Chris Joyner, ajc, 29 Aug. 2023 Mitnick became a cause celebre for hackers who considered his 5-year prison term excessive. Time, 21 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause célèbre
Noun
  • The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.
    Peter White, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The message is clear, from designers, brands, fashion media, and celebrities alike: America’s mall brands are next up.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side.
    Obed Manuel, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Beijing International Film Festival has unveiled that an exhibition featuring 150 posters for the movie hand-painted by director Yang Yu, who goes by the name Jiaozi, will take place during its 15th edition, which runs April 18-26.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • My name was in the news, the gossip sites, even on the billboards around town.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Katy Perry: Pop superstar Katy Perry performed a tribute to Earth during her journey as part of the historic all-women space crew mission.
    Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Pelinka kept it under his hat for two months, was able to keep his 2031 first-rounder and other goodies out of the deal and got the Dončić trade to the finish line before 28 of his rivals even knew the superstar was available.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Both failed to fire, and the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, with a hair-trigger temper, began caning the would-be assassin.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Another Miami restaurant has earned a Michelin star, this time for a local culinary hero.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Cause célèbre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bre. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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