by storm

phrase

: by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly

took the literary world by storm

Examples of by storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As an example, as KPop Demon Hunters took the world by storm, Funko responded with a product line that accounted for 7% of Funko’s net sales in the first quarter of 2026. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Frances 32-Inch Wide-Leg Jean Caleb Jacket Capris have been taking the fashion world by storm lately, so why not fall-ify the trend with denim? — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Tom Little | Reuters Danish drugmaker Novo took the world by storm with its diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Oscar de la Renta Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Oscar de la Renta took the fashion world by storm. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by storm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform