social media
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos)
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The Heat posted a photo of the bench’s reaction on social media Friday night.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
On social media, it’s become fun for people to point out that Jokić has never played with an all-star.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
But the out-of-this-world event was also slammed on social media as out of touch.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Free neighborhood social media sites, such as Nextdoor, could also be helpful to market your business.
—Kathy Kristof, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
On social media, it’s become fun for people to point out that Jokić has never played with an all-star.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
But the out-of-this-world event was also slammed on social media as out of touch.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Free neighborhood social media sites, such as Nextdoor, could also be helpful to market your business.
—Kathy Kristof, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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