Synonyms of platform

platform

noun

ˈplat-ˌfȯrm 

1

as in podium

a level usually raised surface

you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• podium
• stand
• pulpit
• stage
• dais
• rostrum
• tribune
• altar
• balcony
• scaffold
• riser
• bimah
• gallery
• footpace

2

as in forum

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information

for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forum
• venue
• outlet
• medium
• showcase
• soapbox
• conduit
• pipeline
• channel
• stage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of platform

In a partnership with Sundance Collab — Sundance Institute’s community and educational online platform — the groups support ambassadors as emerging filmmakers to learn more about the craft of storytelling. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Prediction market platforms have exploded in popularity in recent years, facing condemnation from lawmakers and others who argue the sites commodify human suffering and, in some cases, incentivize wrongdoing. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Boorstin joined the company earlier this month after a 10-year run with Studio71, a cutting-edge digital services provider that helps creators scale their content across disparate platforms. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Their endurance gives commanders a platform that can quietly monitor maritime activity and track other naval forces. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026