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 Sunday around 3:38 p.m., the Montecito Fire Protection District responded to the Buena Vista Trail to an injured hiker, according to an agency social media post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

When asked for comment, Kelsey Reinhardt, president and CEO of CatholicVote, a conservative political advocacy group, shared a statement on social media with Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

He’s vibe coded a social media tracker and a project management tool, shooting him up to a rank of No. 5 on the leaderboard at the firm, which has a couple hundred employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Steyer has also jumped into the void, releasing a social media video on Sunday detailing his plan to "make California more affordable for you".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Like when a social media app recommended a new friend for you because that person was friends with a bunch of other people you already knew.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz