Viral
adjective
If something is viral, it means it's spreading quickly and widely among people, especially through the internet.
Her funny video went viral on social media, making her an internet sensation overnight.
Often appears as...
- go viral
- viral video
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Modern
adjective
In medicine, it means related to or caused by a virus.
She has a viral infection, so antibiotics won't work.
Often appears as...
- viral infection
- viral load
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Technical
adjective
In computing, it refers to software or a piece of code that is designed to damage data or system and duplicates itself to spread to other computers.
There's a viral malware attack spreading across the company's network.
Often appears as...
- viral program
- viral code
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Technical
adjective
If something is viral, it means it's spreading quickly and widely among people, especially through the internet.
Her funny video went viral on social media, making her an internet sensation overnight.
Often appears as...
- go viral
- viral video
Usage tips
Modern
adjective
In medicine, it means related to or caused by a virus.
She has a viral infection, so antibiotics won't work.
Often appears as...
- viral infection
- viral load
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In computing, it refers to software or a piece of code that is designed to damage data or system and duplicates itself to spread to other computers.
There's a viral malware attack spreading across the company's network.
Often appears as...
- viral program
- viral code
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Internet Spread
The term viral in this context typically involves rapid sharing on social media platforms.
The tweet about the lost dog went viral and found its owner in hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect Unexpected
Viral content is often surprising or emotionally engaging, which causes people to share it.
Their impromptu dance in the mall went viral for its sheer joy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes things go viral for negative reasons, such as a controversial statement.
The politician's gaffe went viral and sparked a debate online.
Pro Tip 1/3Internet Spread
The term viral in this context typically involves rapid sharing on social media platforms.
The tweet about the lost dog went viral and found its owner in hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect Unexpected
Viral content is often surprising or emotionally engaging, which causes people to share it.
Their impromptu dance in the mall went viral for its sheer joy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes things go viral for negative reasons, such as a controversial statement.
The politician's gaffe went viral and sparked a debate online.
Pro Tip 1/3Internet Spread
The term viral in this context typically involves rapid sharing on social media platforms.
The tweet about the lost dog went viral and found its owner in hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect Unexpected
Viral content is often surprising or emotionally engaging, which causes people to share it.
Their impromptu dance in the mall went viral for its sheer joy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes things go viral for negative reasons, such as a controversial statement.
The politician's gaffe went viral and sparked a debate online.
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Erika Larsen: People of...
and it's gone over worldwide. It went viral, you know, it's all over the place now. You see these, and that's me right there. I'm 50-plus over now, I'm an old man. Tell me a little bit of the future. What's the future of horses? What do you see with you and your family and your grandkids?
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The right brain vs. left...
stroke at the time you were a neuroscientist and you became your own research subject um what happened at that talk what happened to your life within the first three months of delivering that TED talk it was posted and it went totally viral and within three months I was chosen as
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The Reality Behind...
is, kind of thing. So what else have we got? This person is taking their reptile for a walk on a lead. So I know from this species that that crest is the threat display and it is firing that threat display and trying to bite the owner. This girl's written "this better go viral"
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How the COVID-19...
but scientists use the molecule to safely introduce our body to a virus. First, researchers encode trillions of mRNA molecules with the instructions for a specific viral protein. This part of the virus is harmless by itself, but helpful for training our body’s immune response.
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How to speak so that...
We complain about the weather, sport, about politics, about everything, but actually, complaining is viral misery. It's not spreading sunshine and lightness in the world. Excuses. We've all met this guy. Maybe we've all been this guy. Some people have a blamethrower.
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Why bats don't get sick...
humans need to stop encroaching on bat habitats and ecosystems. Hopefully, preserving these populations will allow scientists to better understand bats’ unique antiviral defense systems. And maybe one day, this research will help our own viral immunity take flight.
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How fast can a vaccine...
but generally, the most effective designs are also the slowest to produce. Traditional attenuated vaccines create long lasting resilience. But they rely on weakened viral strains that must be cultivated in non-human tissue over long periods of time.
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How do viruses jump from...
or viral host jumps, have the potential to produce deadly epidemics. So how can pathogens from one species infect another, and what makes host jumps so dangerous? Viruses are a type of organic parasite infecting nearly all forms of life.
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Chris Anderson: How...
hundreds of people have written about it that's a lot of life but the desire element is really you know dialed way up I mean you might just be a kid with a webcam but if you can do something that goes viral you get to be seen by the
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Why is meningitis so...
In the worst cases, it causes death within a day. Fortunately, that’s rare for patients who receive early medical treatment. The disease primarily comes in three fungal, viral, and bacterial-- the last being the most deadly by far,
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Erika Larsen: People of...
and it's gone over worldwide. It went viral, you know, it's all over the place now. You see these, and that's me right there. I'm 50-plus over now, I'm an old man. Tell me a little bit of the future. What's the future of horses? What do you see with you and your family and your grandkids?
Video examples
The right brain vs. left...
stroke at the time you were a neuroscientist and you became your own research subject um what happened at that talk what happened to your life within the first three months of delivering that TED talk it was posted and it went totally viral and within three months I was chosen as
Video examples
The Reality Behind...
is, kind of thing. So what else have we got? This person is taking their reptile for a walk on a lead. So I know from this species that that crest is the threat display and it is firing that threat display and trying to bite the owner. This girl's written "this better go viral"
Video examples
How the COVID-19...
but scientists use the molecule to safely introduce our body to a virus. First, researchers encode trillions of mRNA molecules with the instructions for a specific viral protein. This part of the virus is harmless by itself, but helpful for training our body’s immune response.
Video examples
How to speak so that...
We complain about the weather, sport, about politics, about everything, but actually, complaining is viral misery. It's not spreading sunshine and lightness in the world. Excuses. We've all met this guy. Maybe we've all been this guy. Some people have a blamethrower.
Video examples
Why bats don't get sick...
humans need to stop encroaching on bat habitats and ecosystems. Hopefully, preserving these populations will allow scientists to better understand bats’ unique antiviral defense systems. And maybe one day, this research will help our own viral immunity take flight.
Video examples
How fast can a vaccine...
but generally, the most effective designs are also the slowest to produce. Traditional attenuated vaccines create long lasting resilience. But they rely on weakened viral strains that must be cultivated in non-human tissue over long periods of time.
Video examples
How do viruses jump from...
or viral host jumps, have the potential to produce deadly epidemics. So how can pathogens from one species infect another, and what makes host jumps so dangerous? Viruses are a type of organic parasite infecting nearly all forms of life.
Video examples
Chris Anderson: How...
hundreds of people have written about it that's a lot of life but the desire element is really you know dialed way up I mean you might just be a kid with a webcam but if you can do something that goes viral you get to be seen by the
Video examples
Why is meningitis so...
In the worst cases, it causes death within a day. Fortunately, that’s rare for patients who receive early medical treatment. The disease primarily comes in three fungal, viral, and bacterial-- the last being the most deadly by far,
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Quote examples
Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
When I finally accepted a full time job, I saw that as giving up on my artistic dreams. But three years later, I wrote a blog post based on life in the corporate world, which went viral and became the basis for my first book, which allowed me to quit my job to be creatively independent once again.
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Jeremy Stoppelman
American Businessman
If somebody writes a review of a dry cleaner, that piece of content is not wildly viral. It's not like a viral video that can spread across the world in a matter of minutes, so as a result, each market is almost an island unto itself.
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McKayla Maroney
American Athlete
I wasn't expecting two seconds of me on the medal stand to go viral after the Olympics. I came back to my room after the medal ceremony, and my dad said this picture of me doing a face I don't even remember making is blowing up.
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Tarana Burke
American Activist
When the #MeToo movement started and went viral, it was everyday people all around the world. The fact that the stories continue to be about famous white women has everything to do with who the media places attention on.
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Doug Ducey
American Politician
If you're old enough to father a child, then you're old enough to accept financial responsibility for that child. If you don't want your embarrassing, unlawful, and irresponsible behavior going viral, man up and pay up.
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Saweetie
American Musician
I enjoy the life I have now, but I also enjoy doing regular stuff. I can't pull up to the club and stay outside no more. I can't be at anybody's table. A picture or video can go viral, and it can be misinterpreted.
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William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I know very little about the viral, electronic world, but I use Twitter to communicate not only information that I think some of the fans want to hear about but also ideas.
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Fivio Foreign
American Musician
I wanna say to anybody that's trying to come up and go viral, push forward. Don't stop. Don't wait for nobody. Do it yourself. Ask for help, but don't wait for help.
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Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Cleveland' went viral, but it didn't necessarily pop. I didn't have that support. I didn't have a deal when I made 'Cleveland' or anything like that.
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Jake Paul
American Actor
You're only one video away from going viral and changing your life.
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Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
When I finally accepted a full time job, I saw that as giving up on my artistic dreams. But three years later, I wrote a blog post based on life in the corporate world, which went viral and became the basis for my first book, which allowed me to quit my job to be creatively independent once again.
Quote examples
Jeremy Stoppelman
American Businessman
If somebody writes a review of a dry cleaner, that piece of content is not wildly viral. It's not like a viral video that can spread across the world in a matter of minutes, so as a result, each market is almost an island unto itself.
Quote examples
McKayla Maroney
American Athlete
I wasn't expecting two seconds of me on the medal stand to go viral after the Olympics. I came back to my room after the medal ceremony, and my dad said this picture of me doing a face I don't even remember making is blowing up.
Quote examples
Tarana Burke
American Activist
When the #MeToo movement started and went viral, it was everyday people all around the world. The fact that the stories continue to be about famous white women has everything to do with who the media places attention on.
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Doug Ducey
American Politician
If you're old enough to father a child, then you're old enough to accept financial responsibility for that child. If you don't want your embarrassing, unlawful, and irresponsible behavior going viral, man up and pay up.
Quote examples
Saweetie
American Musician
I enjoy the life I have now, but I also enjoy doing regular stuff. I can't pull up to the club and stay outside no more. I can't be at anybody's table. A picture or video can go viral, and it can be misinterpreted.
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William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I know very little about the viral, electronic world, but I use Twitter to communicate not only information that I think some of the fans want to hear about but also ideas.
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Fivio Foreign
American Musician
I wanna say to anybody that's trying to come up and go viral, push forward. Don't stop. Don't wait for nobody. Do it yourself. Ask for help, but don't wait for help.
Quote examples
Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Cleveland' went viral, but it didn't necessarily pop. I didn't have that support. I didn't have a deal when I made 'Cleveland' or anything like that.
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Jake Paul
American Actor
You're only one video away from going viral and changing your life.
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