social media

NOUN

online means for sharing and connecting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

social platform

STRONG

social media platform social media service social media website social networking website

Example Sentences

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In a memo the district provided to parents on social media, Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Around 150 people have been detained for social media posts about the killings, accused of spreading misinformation, or "glorifying crime and criminals".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The firm points to the introduction of “smart cashtags” on X as the next major step in the integration of crypto infrastructure with the other roles social media plays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’m keeping Cerina and Justin Fairfax’s children in my prayers as we all process this shocking and horrifying news,” he said in a post on social media.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Images of his work are all over social media, and he has an online shop full of prints that appear to be incredibly popular.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman