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Media are vs. Media is
Media are
/ˈmiːdiə ɑːr/Examples:
The media are playing a crucial role in election coverage.Media are often seen as a reflection of societal values.Global media are shaping public opinion on climate change.
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Media is
/ˈmiːdiə/Examples:
Media is a powerful tool for shaping public opinion.In the digital age, media is omnipresent and influential.Media is constantly evolving with technology advances.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Media are is used when media is considered as a plural noun meaning multiple forms of communication.
- In media is, the word media is treated as a singular noun for collective media industries or an entity.
- When referring to separate entities like radio, TV, and newspapers, use media are.
- For a whole communication sector or industry as one unit, use media is.
- The context often defines whether media is treated singularly or plurally.
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