social network
noun
1
: a network of individuals (such as friends, acquaintances, and coworkers) connected by interpersonal relationships
2
: an online service or site through which people create and maintain interpersonal relationships
And millions of people have become comfortable using smart-phones to share information about themselves, via mobile apps that access social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.—
The Economist
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Social connection can also play a protective role as well; robust social networks correlate with lower stress levels and longer lifespan.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Imagine a world where early social networks were run by large corporations rather than freewheeling startups.
—Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
While YouTube and Instagram can potentially analyze faces, posting patterns, and social networks to determine age, ChatGPT must rely solely on conversational text, which can be an unreliable signal of user age.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The longtime North Little Rock police officer is known for his involvement in the community and his active social network channels.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Imagine a world where early social networks were run by large corporations rather than freewheeling startups.
—Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
While YouTube and Instagram can potentially analyze faces, posting patterns, and social networks to determine age, ChatGPT must rely solely on conversational text, which can be an unreliable signal of user age.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The longtime North Little Rock police officer is known for his involvement in the community and his active social network channels.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Social network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20network. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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