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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To mark the 1985 movie's 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, several actors from the cast shared social media tributes.
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 8 June 2025
In a statement posted to social media, Rep. Nanette Barragán, who represents south Los Angeles, condemned the use of tear gas and heavy-handed tactics by ICE and other federal agencies.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Now the Bananas — who could teach a class to other sports teams on how to make social media work for you — are very much national.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
But Bitdefender has another weapon in its social media defense arsenal.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 8 June 2025
In a statement posted to social media, Rep. Nanette Barragán, who represents south Los Angeles, condemned the use of tear gas and heavy-handed tactics by ICE and other federal agencies.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Now the Bananas — who could teach a class to other sports teams on how to make social media work for you — are very much national.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
But Bitdefender has another weapon in its social media defense arsenal.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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