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
For decades, road-trippers zoomed right past Wimberley, Texas—with its scenic vistas, untamed terrain, lazy tubing rivers, blooming wildflower fields, and tiny but tight-knit community.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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Yes, at the end our decision was not to bring him to the friendly games.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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At Ligon Dental Group, the practice his family began in 1978, Dr. Ligon maintains uncompromising standards alongside a friendly demeanor.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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As a social media influencer, his more than 1 million followers on YouTube trumps the reach of others in the press tent, whose follower counts, generally, would classify them as microinfluencers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The Place des Oliviers courtyard serves as the hotel’s vibrant social hub, offering something new from dawn to dusk.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Some of the women became her close friends, and one became a longtime girlfriend.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on Andy Robertson.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 June 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
Adjective
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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