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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Both achievements depend on various factors, including race, gender, family background, wealth, alma mater, college major, social network, and sometimes, as is often the case in life, a bit of good fortune.
—Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The majority of audiences were under 35 and almost half heard about the film via Letterboxd as the online film-centric social network continues to be a defining force for indie word-of-mouth in the post-Covid era.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Analyst Eric Sheridan initiated coverage of the LGBTQ social network and dating app with a buy rating, setting his price target at $20.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
In March of this year, social network Reddit went public, followed by data management company Rubrik the following month.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The majority of audiences were under 35 and almost half heard about the film via Letterboxd as the online film-centric social network continues to be a defining force for indie word-of-mouth in the post-Covid era.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Analyst Eric Sheridan initiated coverage of the LGBTQ social network and dating app with a buy rating, setting his price target at $20.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
In March of this year, social network Reddit went public, followed by data management company Rubrik the following month.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Social network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20network. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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