AI chatbots, Taylor Swift, and social media influencers all played a part in deciding Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year, 2025: "parasocial." Parasocial — revealed by the global dictionary on ...

Admiration for public figures can foster a one-sided connection known as a parasocial relationship, where followers feel a ...

WASHINGTON — The Cambridge Dictionary has named “parasocial” as its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting an overall increase in public interest around one-sided relationships with celebrities, ...

If you felt a personal connection with a celebrity this year, you likely weren't alone. That feeling led Cambridge Dictionary to select "parasocial" as its 2025 word of the year. Parasocial is defined ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Foster is an L.A.-based journalist who covers arts and culture. The trend has been building for years, but 2025 marks the peak ...