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 Prediction market platforms say event contracts, no matter the category, are a financial derivative. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Niron, meanwhile, is working to commercialize its Iron Nitride permanent magnets through its proprietary manufacturing platform. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is speaking out following the death of her partner Ken Urker and urging fans to support Kenan’s Law, a petition aimed at holding social media platforms accountable for how online harassment is handled. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026 For the report, Lightspeed looked at tipping trends across 1,500 restaurants in France that use the company’s payment platforms from June 2023 to August 2025. — CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform

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Noun

Before the speaker’s podium stood a vase filled with white roses; to the right, a large photograph of the deceased.

— Peter E. Gordon, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
While Adebayo might be overshadowed by Antetokounmpo at the podium, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra expects Antetokounmpo to help bring more attention to Adebayo’s sometimes overlooked and underappreciated two-way skill set this season.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of podium

Noun

The two candidates gave their opinions during a forum hosted by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Hochul's announcement came shortly after dozens of students and community members spent hours demanding transparency and accountability from university leaders at a forum sponsored by Cornell's student government.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of forum

Noun

Besides listening to music for more than 10 hours straight, festival-goers can grab a bite to eat at various food and beverage stands, as well as pick up swag from numerous activations.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Change is something the iconic Miami farm stand and bakery, first opened by brothers Ray and Russell Knaus in 1956, weathered on a far larger scale last year.

— Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

The attendance record, which was broken on the second of Bryan’s two performances at the venue, was announced by tour promoter AEG on Sunday morning, and in a post on the stadium’s social media accounts.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

An elderly woman in a proper ink-black dress and modest, sensible heels motioned us over and led us down the aisle, inviting us to sit in the pair of waiting chairs just opposite the pulpit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
In most Quaker houses of worship, there is no clergy, pulpit or altar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulpit

Noun

The Haunting at The Ridge has become spookier in its third year with more actors and a live stage show with the Cabaret Sinister.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
At Aventura concerts, random concert goers are often brought to the stage to perform the Don Omar part.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2026

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