Parasocial: The New Normal in Fan-Celebrity Relationships
Update: 2025-11-19
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Parasocial named Cambridge Dictionarys word of the year, reflecting the deep connections people form with celebrities, influencers, and even AI. This term, dating back to 1956, has gained prominence due to the engagement announcement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The dictionary also added about 6,000 new words, including delulu, tradwife, slop, and memeify, highlighting the evolving nature of language in the digital age.
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