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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Last year, she signed a record deal after her music took off on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

ScotRail has asked passengers to check its social media and journey check website for updates.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a social media post at the time, he called for a "substantially enlarged and rebuilt" facility to house the country's most dangerous offenders.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He has raced to social media to announce the capture of suspects in two high-profile shootings—that of Charlie Kirk and that at Brown University—before any suspect was actually apprehended.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

In no time, both the twins will try to find him on social media and stalk him—even if I’ve made up a name and he’s an imaginary boyfriend.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi