furore

/ fjʊˈrɔːrɪ; ˈfjʊərɔː /

noun

1. a public outburst, esp of protest; uproar
2. a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze
3. frenzy; rage; madness

Word History and Origins

Origin of furore¹

C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave

Example Sentences

The order had created a furore among renewable energy firms, who said that this would cost them billions of rupees and virtually kill their business.

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By the end of February, as the furore around 6 January ebbed, he was ready to hold his first public event.

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Demand for Yeezy products did not let up even after the furore, with many Yeezy trainers doing well in the resale market and selling for hundreds - and sometimes thousands - of pounds.

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The furore came as one of the world's top Latin celebrities, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, endorsed Harris for president.

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He said he remained enthusiastic about the show despite the recent furore.

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