social network
noun
a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts.
social networks
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pluralof social network.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for the ban in April, taking to TikTok -- one of the most popular social networks with young people in Greece -- to explain the "difficult but necessary" measure.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Our platforms are still monitoring Russian social networks across the world and there is no discernible change in their posting patterns,” said Amil Khan, the chief executive of Valent, a tech startup that tracks disinformation.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
Whether intentionally guarded or simply transmitted within tight social networks, the techniques were not widely shared.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The company synonymous with social networks wants a higher profile among businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“We are a kind of animal that has evolved for social learning,” says Nicholas A. Christakis, a physician and Yale professor, who is an expert in social networks across time.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
