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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For a breakdown of the show’s viral snack legacy, see Breaking the Dalgona Candy Code.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Thanks to its viral assortment of SPFs, Beauty of Joseon’s sales soared from $31 million in 2020 to more than $100 million in 2023, cofounder Sumin Lee previously told WWD.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Even family pets appear to like the game, with one viral video (above) showing a dog beating a 5-year-old.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Thanks to its viral assortment of SPFs, Beauty of Joseon’s sales soared from $31 million in 2020 to more than $100 million in 2023, cofounder Sumin Lee previously told WWD.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Even family pets appear to like the game, with one viral video (above) showing a dog beating a 5-year-old.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
The show is described as having a short-form format, combining breaking news, entertainment segments and viral videos.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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“Viral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viral. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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