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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Following a boost from a viral meme, which edited the track into a video featuring TikTok user Nates.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 June 2024
Her viral curtain bangs—often imitated, never duplicated—were precisely arranged under the piece of fabric, with each swoop curved and shaped to perfection.
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California’s latest weekly wastewater viral activity level was near the peak seen last summer.
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But this potato recipe may take the top spot as our favorite viral recipe.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 June 2024
Her viral curtain bangs—often imitated, never duplicated—were precisely arranged under the piece of fabric, with each swoop curved and shaped to perfection.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 June 2024
California’s latest weekly wastewater viral activity level was near the peak seen last summer.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
But this potato recipe may take the top spot as our favorite viral recipe.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
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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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