Cambridge Dictionary has revealed "parasocial" as its word of the year for 2025, defined as involving a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know.Psychologists ...
A viral IShowSpeed moment in June 2025 put the word "parasocial" into the global spotlight after he blocked a fan who called ...
The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025 after viral moments surrounding IShowSpeed and others.
Cambridge Dictionary names parasocial its 2025 word of the year, citing fan culture around Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and AI ...
Taylor Swift can add another accomplishment to what has been a very memorable 202 5 — inspiration for Cambridge Dictionary’s ...
Cambridge Dictionary recently announced its Word of the Year, with it having a connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
In 2025, the term is more relevant than ever with the rise of content creators and streamers who give fans access to their ...
TV was the initial cause of the phenomenon, which has been expanded and intensified with the development of social media.
The term is used to describe "a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know," ...
Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 Word of the Year, parasocial, embodies the rise of one-sided relationships—from Taylor Swift fans ...
The dictionary said searches for its Word of the Year spiked as online celebrity moments intensified public interest in ...
The popularity of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement influenced Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year.