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Definition of "furor" []
- A general commotion; public disorder or uproar. (noun)
- Violent anger; frenzy. (noun)
- A fashion adopted enthusiastically by the public; a fad. (noun)
- A state of intense excitement or ecstasy. (noun)
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Use "furor" in a sentence
- "So with the 0. 8% usage reduction you're still seeing a little bit of what we call the furor of the economy, which is consistent with the survey we did in the third quarter to customers."
- "The Healthcare Bill passed on March 21, 2010 amid much furor from the Right and much rejoicing from the Left."
- "Doesn't most of the Palin furor and noise come from Palin herself?"