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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Musk has never appeared interested in understanding the mechanics of a social network or the complexities of content moderation or even the specifics of the First Amendment.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
His ally in the current race is Elon Musk, the owner of a social network where much of our political discourse plays out.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
Mercury in Sagittarius is lighting up your 11th house of friendships, social networks and future visions, so you’re as drawn as ever to the social scene, which is already up your alley.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Bainbridge also built a separate Perfectly Imperfect social network where users could post their own unedited recommendations and read those of others.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
His ally in the current race is Elon Musk, the owner of a social network where much of our political discourse plays out.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
Mercury in Sagittarius is lighting up your 11th house of friendships, social networks and future visions, so you’re as drawn as ever to the social scene, which is already up your alley.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Bainbridge also built a separate Perfectly Imperfect social network where users could post their own unedited recommendations and read those of others.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Social network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20network. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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