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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Footage that has now gone viral shows Herrera happily pumping her fists in the air and walking to the front of the stage to join the finalists, while Deane suddenly paused between names.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As the White House pursues immigration crackdowns in Democrat-run cities, viral videos made by some pro-Trump influencers recently drew attention to the Canal Street vendors, and local businesses have called for more police presence there.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The viral review even prompted a response from Sombr himself, who defended his younger fanbase and playful sense of humor.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
In recent days, various publications have reported on a viral internet petition that calls for the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with country music icon George Strait.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As the White House pursues immigration crackdowns in Democrat-run cities, viral videos made by some pro-Trump influencers recently drew attention to the Canal Street vendors, and local businesses have called for more police presence there.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The viral review even prompted a response from Sombr himself, who defended his younger fanbase and playful sense of humor.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
In recent days, various publications have reported on a viral internet petition that calls for the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with country music icon George Strait.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Viral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viral. Accessed 24 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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