furore
Britishnoun
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a public outburst, esp of protest; uproar
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a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze
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frenzy; rage; madness
Etymology
Origin of furore
C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave
Example Sentences
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The latest furore is over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Back in January at the peak of the furore over Greenland, the Treasury Secretary openly berated Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos after the currency strategist speculated that European institutions could dump $8 trillion of U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
While the initial furore died down, it has raised its head again at these Games.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
The furore has triggered a broader conversation about identity, heritage and support for local textiles.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
It recalls, to some extent, the furore surrounding Dvorak’s interest in Native American tunes - although Dvorak at least was in America at the time.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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