as in controversy
variance of opinion on a matter
a seemingly endless firestorm was ignited by that U.S. Supreme Court decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of firestorm
The March announcement of Middleton's diagnosis quickly extinguished a firestorm of rumors that had whipped up about the health and well-being of the Princess.
—
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Char’s comments set off a firestorm of reactions on social media.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Vicious drafts of desert-hot Santa Ana winds fed the fast-moving firestorm, which in mere hours roared over mountaintops, through canyons and into city neighborhoods.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel caused a political firestorm during last year’s U.S. presidential election, with both Biden and Trump pledging to block the deal.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for firestorm 
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Char’s comments set off a firestorm of reactions on social media.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Vicious drafts of desert-hot Santa Ana winds fed the fast-moving firestorm, which in mere hours roared over mountaintops, through canyons and into city neighborhoods.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel caused a political firestorm during last year’s U.S. presidential election, with both Biden and Trump pledging to block the deal.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for firestorm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firestorm
Noun
-
Now, Corbet has weighed in on the controversy himself in a statement to Deadline.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Simeone was asked about the controversy that unfolded in Los Blancos' 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo on Thursday, when the Galicians could have been given a penalty which was ignored.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
What Happens Next? As businesses adjust to these changes, the debate over workplace diversity is far from over.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The Culture Wars Probably the most intense debate around The Veilguard was the inclusion of a non-binary companion.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
City officials did not say what set off the dispute.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
-
This firsthand legal dispute inspired her to become an advocate for female inventors, educating others on the importance of filing for IP protection. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Jake is a single father who has brought Kristen up in the severe Calvinist tradition, marked by Bible disputations of Talmudic intricacy and by a radical detachment from secular and popular culture.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2023
-
And yet there is one aspect of the book which was notable: a disputation of the Richard Wrangham's work in Demonic Males.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2013
Noun
-
Peace-makers are threatened by disagreements and go along with the group to create harmony and keep the peace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
-
The case doesn’t have the customary hallmarks of cases that warrant Supreme Court action, Greely told me, such as disagreements among appellate circuits requiring resolution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to firestorm
Thesaurus Entries Near firestorm
Cite this Entry
“Firestorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firestorm. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share