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virality

American  
[vahy-ral-i-tee] / vaɪˈræl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. 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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The reach made her wonder: Could she monetize her virality to help cover the costs of her wedding, even without a huge social-media following?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

I don’t think the timing and virality of these moments, in this season, is coincidental.

From Slate May 20, 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

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