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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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An ancient practice with an enduring buzz—thanks, in part, to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow—dry brushing provides light exfoliation.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after the legal filing was made public, the actress’ former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars shared a collective statement expressing their support.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Jan. 2025
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The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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In the case of the Fantastic Four, this was likely the plan a long time ago, as first-season content is key to maintaining momentum here, and now all anyone can talk about is…the fact four full heroes are being added next week.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Preparation And Humility Cybersecurity is often framed as a battle between good and evil, with scanners, firewalls and AI tools cast as the heroes.—
Oren Koren,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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