cause célèbre
Example Sentences
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The idea has become a cause celebre in certain circles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
Among Goddard alumni are actor William H. Macy, playwright David Mamet, jailed activist and cause celebre Mumia Abu-Jamal, and some members of the rock band Phish.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
Recently, a few pets have become cause celebre when their X-ray images went viral.
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023
Münter was doing this long before it became a cause celebre elsewhere in motorsport, and significantly prior to the development of electric racing.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2022
I would make the case a cause celebre, and make them regret they had ever charged me in the first place.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
