1
: of, relating to, or caused by a virus
a viral infection
2
: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by means of social media
a viral video
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The question that led to his now-viral comments was the final one of the press conference.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Jason Kelce, brother of Travis and former star of the Philadelphia Eagles, has issued a statement after a fake quote of him appearing to criticize those unhappy with the selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show went viral.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Mario is setting the record straight after a viral moment from his Big Fresno Fair performance over the weekend had fans and social media criticizing his actions.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Jason Kelce, brother of Travis and former star of the Philadelphia Eagles, has issued a statement after a fake quote of him appearing to criticize those unhappy with the selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show went viral.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Mario is setting the record straight after a viral moment from his Big Fresno Fair performance over the weekend had fans and social media criticizing his actions.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Viral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viral. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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viral
adjective
vi·ral
ˈvī-rəl 
1
: of, relating to, or caused by a virus
a viral infection
2
: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-person electronic communication
a viral video
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