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

After the furore in South Africa, and the doubts about her nationality, she competed in the Miss Nigeria competition, which she won to qualify for the Miss Universe contest held in Mexico City.

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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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