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
… scammers reaching out to victims over … social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn …—
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The ping-pong film proved especially popular to users of Letterboxd, a social network founded in 2011 for young people who have an opinion on art.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
By Alicia Tang, Bloomberg The world’s largest social media company is buying what may be the world’s strangest social network.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meta has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style social network built entirely for artificial intelligence agents.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Beyond Social Media Unlike traditional social networks that monetize through advertising alone, Bebuzee integrates transaction capabilities directly into the experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
By Alicia Tang, Bloomberg The world’s largest social media company is buying what may be the world’s strangest social network.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meta has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style social network built entirely for artificial intelligence agents.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Beyond Social Media Unlike traditional social networks that monetize through advertising alone, Bebuzee integrates transaction capabilities directly into the experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Social network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20network. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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