furore

British

/ fjʊˈrɔːrɪ, ˈfjʊərɔː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of furore

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

Example Sentences

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When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting people to care enough about the remarks to ignite a furore.

From BBC

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

Speaking after the qualifiers earlier on Friday, Hess said was embracing the label and that the furore had boosted his motivation.

From Barron's

While the initial furore died down, it has raised its head again at these Games.

From BBC

The furore has triggered a broader conversation about identity, heritage and support for local textiles.

From Barron's

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