Cambridge Dictionary names ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025, reflecting rising public interest in one-sided celebrity, ...

Cambridge Dictionary recently announced its Word of the Year, with it having a connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Cambridge Dictionary recently announced its Word of the Year, with it having a connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

"We've entered an age where many people form unhealthy and intense parasocial relationships with influencers." ...

The dictionary defines parasocial as a one-sided tie formed with media figures or AI, reflecting how digital culture shapes ...

Technical briefing via Microsoft Teams Date: November 18, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM EST As part of its work on defining “Canadian program” and supporting ...

Cambridge Dictionary announced its word of the year Nov. 18, noting that the virality of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s ...

The dictionary said searches for its Word of the Year spiked as online celebrity moments intensified public interest in ...

TV was the initial cause of the phenomenon, which has been expanded and intensified with the development of social media.

Cambridge Dictionary has named parasocial as the Word of the Year for 2025. The year was marked by interest in the one-sided parasocial relationships that people form with celebrities, influencers and ...

After this, Meta shares pared earlier losses and were down just 0.3 per cent at USD 599.95 in late afternoon trading.

The term is used to describe "a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know," ...