Thesaurus results for PLATFORM

platform

noun

ˈplat-ˌfȯrm

Definition of platform

as in podium

a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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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

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Recent Examples of platform Meghan’s page on the AI fashion platform OneOff later identified it as The Aura Sleeve by Logan Hollowell, a $2,875 piece designed to fit over the popular Oura ring. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 That platform will grow if Strand makes the Falcons’ 53-man roster. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Streaming residuals were a key issue for both writers and actors during the 2023 strike, as workers argued that streaming platforms had broken the traditional TV model and deprived them of income needed to survive in an uncertain industry. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Porsha Williams turned her audience into a platform for political activism and women’s health. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform

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Noun

The team sent Kelsey Mitchell and Monique Billings to the podium with head coach Stephanie White.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
As a result, the hotel rooms themselves will likely be confined to the podium and the Howland building at the base, rather than inside the column of the Tower itself, unless an extraordinary amount of money is sunk into the project.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of podium

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Dozens of candidates running in the August primary, ranging from local judgeships to federal office, met with voters at a forum Friday inside John Knox Village.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Reddit cheers; SerpApi prepares to fight If Reddit wins the fight, the popular online discussion forum could be in a better position to force all AI scrapers to enter into licensing agreements.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of forum

Noun

Between the two canal-facing wings, a gorgeous garden is the perfect venue for aperitivi.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In its previous incarnation as the Victoria Golf Course, the venue hosted the Portugal Masters from 2007 to 2022, with a roll of champions that includes Shane Lowry, Thomas Pieters and Jordan Smith.

— Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Hurst in ‘93 was among the first inside the church upon the flooding, which lifted the pews off the floor and toppled the statues and rose high enough, more than 9 feet, to fill the pulpit.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

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In videos obtained by the outlet, people can be seen fleeing a shopping center parking lot as gunshots ring out.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2026
The former outlet has revealed that Chelsea - amid interest from Barça and Arsenal - is attempting to tie the Brazilian down by offering him a new contract.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of outlet

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Two stages — one outdoor and one indoor — will host 11 performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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