virality

American

[vahy-ral-i-tee] / vaɪˈræl ɪ ti /

noun

the condition or fact of being rapidly spread or popularized by means of people communicating with each other, especially through the internet.

We’re looking for ways to increase the virality of our web content.

Etymology

Origin of virality

Fist recorded in 1975–80; viral + -ity

Example Sentences

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virality

But Schlossberg and all the Kennedys operate beyond politics, beyond talking points, beyond mere virality.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

Jamieson says the virality is "comparable" to its US counterpart, adding that the show is "filling a void" of live British comedy at weekends.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

Pistachio’s ubiquity is also new as the nut trickles down from TikTok virality to mass market explosion.

From Salon ● May 6, 2026

This effort comes at a competitive time in the music industry, when labels are attempting to harness AI tools and internet virality to their advantage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

OpenClaw reached peak virality in late January, when the AI assistants appeared to begin communicating with each other on a Reddit-style forum called Moltbook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

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