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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An avid golfer, Kai frequently shares her passion for the sport on social media and her YouTube channel.
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Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The 23-year-old Kenyan comedian, author, content creator and chess champion boasts millions of followers across her social media channels.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 17 July 2024
The report found that while Millennials spend more time on social media than Gen Z, the latter group has a higher rate of passive use (scrolling).
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 17 July 2024
The former president also recently made the same claims on his social media platform, Truth Social.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 July 2024
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Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The 23-year-old Kenyan comedian, author, content creator and chess champion boasts millions of followers across her social media channels.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 17 July 2024
The report found that while Millennials spend more time on social media than Gen Z, the latter group has a higher rate of passive use (scrolling).
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 17 July 2024
The former president also recently made the same claims on his social media platform, Truth Social.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 July 2024
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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