Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.

‘Parasocial’ is defined as a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know

Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.

‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year as ‘unhealthy’ relationships with celebrities rise

Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' as Word of the Year 2025, highlighting the rise of one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI.