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Cause Célèbre

Definition: A controversial or widely discussed event, action, or person that attracts a great deal of public attention and interest.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. Her highly publicized divorce became a cause célèbre in the media.
  2. The trial of the famous actress turned into a cause célèbre, captivating the nation.

As an adjective:

  1. The cause célèbre trial dominated the headlines for weeks.
  2. His cause célèbre political campaign sparked national debate.

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