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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As social media amplifies conflicts and remote work complicates communication, the ability to recognize and navigate high-conflict personalities can mean the difference between professional success and career derailment.
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Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Email addresses and other contact information can be found on the county's website and social media pages.
—Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The decision to postpone the game just one day after the attack prompted mixed responses from fans and pundits on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
The shelter went on to make its own social media post from the monkey's time with them.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Email addresses and other contact information can be found on the county's website and social media pages.
—Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The decision to postpone the game just one day after the attack prompted mixed responses from fans and pundits on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
The shelter went on to make its own social media post from the monkey's time with them.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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