"Parasocial relationship is when we think we know someone... who's in fact a person we've never met," Simone Schnall, ...

It’s that time of year again, when the Cambridge Dictionary announces the word that it feels best defines the last 12 months.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have influenced the Dictionary's Word of the Year based on their high-profile relationship.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder caught a show on Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 when he attended with his wife Jill and daughters Olivia ...

The term, which describes one-sided bonds with celebrities, influencers, and AI, has been named the Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting a major shift in modern human connection ...

The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025 after viral moments surrounding IShowSpeed ...

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 ...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made history after Cambridge Dictionary took inspiration from them for its word of the year.

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," ...