Definitions

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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Boyd frequently posted videos of erratic drivers on social media, but he testified at the hearing that he didn’t record them with the tablet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Authentic says SI has 52 million users a month on its web site and 21 million social media followers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of American adults now get at least some of their news from social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

She believes younger people are embracing cat walking because they see it on social media whereas older people "can be a little bit more set in 'dogs go for walks and cats don't'".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He doesn't even have a Facebook page, no Instagram, no social media whatsoever.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin