Cambridge Dictionary names parasocial its 2025 word of the year, citing fan culture around Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and AI ...

You know that feeling when you think you could be real-life friends with a singer, actor, or TV character? There’s a word for ...

The word is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as ‘involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between ...

Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.

Parasocial describes a connection that people form with someone they don't know, particularly with celebrities, influencers - ...

A term used to describe the connection people feel with celebrities, TV shows, and even artificial intelligence, has taken ...

Taylor Swift can add another accomplishment to what has been a very memorable 202 5 — inspiration for Cambridge Dictionary’s ...

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

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

Cambridge Dictionary chose “Parasocial” as 2025 Word of the Year, noting its relevance in modern online culture ...

If you felt more excited for Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement earlier this year than you did for your friend or family ...

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