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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On Wednesday evening, UK MPs rejected calls to ban social media for under-16s, which had been backed by peers in the House of Lords, for a second time.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The company revolutionized social media by popularizing vertical video and disappearing posts, but rivals such as Meta-owned Instagram copied its features.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Almost immediately, a number of conservatives on social media expressed shock.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The social media company, which had 5,261 full-time employees at the end of 2025, will let go around 1,000 workers and close more than 300 open roles.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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