cause célèbre
Example Sentences
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Sabate's situation became a cause celebre online, with people on social media posting #lettheminionskate to show support.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
An average of 6.26 million viewers tuned in to watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as the comedian addressed his suspension that became a free speech cause celebre, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 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
Years later, The Washington Post described the series as “the first major journalism cause celebre on the newly emerging Internet.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022
Her quest for Everest had turned into a minor cause celebre in Japan.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
