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About the Year in Search 2025 Doodle
This video Doodle celebrates the Breakout Searches of 2025 — the people and moments that defined the year and sparked worldwide curiosity like never before. From scientific breakthroughs and record-breaking feats to memes we couldn't escape, these trends reveal a year of discovery, resilience, and reimagining what’s possible.
See more of the Breakout moments that defined 2025 in our Year in Search film. You can also explore the annual Trends list to see what people across the globe were searching for most.
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