as in friendly
used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other
We are a tight-knit community.
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Recent Examples of tight-knit
The defense was tight-knit and the addition of Malcolm Roach — a big personality among a group that has some business-like guys — really helped solidify the group’s culture.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The figure skating community is tight-knit, and many of our students and coaches have trained and competed alongside those who were lost.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Within Israel at the time, as now, there was a mix of controversy about the deal and jubilation over his return, given that Israel is a small and tight-knit society.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The figure skating community is tight-knit, and many of our students and coaches have trained and competed alongside those who were lost.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Within Israel at the time, as now, there was a mix of controversy about the deal and jubilation over his return, given that Israel is a small and tight-knit society.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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And while the higher education industrial complex still markets itself as the great enabler of meritocracy and social mobility, the data — and reality — tell a far more complicated story.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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As someone who juggles deadlines, social events, and the occasional doom scroll until 1 a.m., my under-eyes are often the first to snitch.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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After the close, discount retailer Miniso Group (9896 HK, MSO US) missed Q1 estimates while online travel agency Tongcheng (780 HK) beat analyst expectations for Q1.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The stepmom/daughter relationship Zaya and Gabrielle share seems to be close-knit.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 May 2025
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The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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But Bill Fox fans are a kind of a tribe, and Hagan was as gracious as could be.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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