as in friendly
bound together by feelings of very close association
a close-knit family that constantly keeps in touch
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Recent Examples of close-knit
The entire team is in shock, and the community is close-knit.
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Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Her family was, and is, close-knit.
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Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Sosa previously revealed that the former DWTS partners — who remained close-knit on social media in the months following Delvey's exit from the show — were on the rocks last fall.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Local neighborhoods are so close-knit that everyone knows each other, said Allison Buell, a teacher and coach in Hammond.
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Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Leading this loud and lovingly close-knit multigenerational family is Suga Mama (Jo Marie Payton), the feisty grandma and matriarch.
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Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
The family is close-knit, intrusive, rude and menacing.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
The Bediako case is a nice counterexample to the favoritism argument; the first judge stepped aside when his relationship with the university, or at least the coverage and commentary surrounding it, was too close-knit to be ignored, and the second judge ruled against his alma mater.
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
The Bruins begin the season with a versatile and close-knit roster, Grant said.
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Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Her family was, and is, close-knit.
—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Sosa previously revealed that the former DWTS partners — who remained close-knit on social media in the months following Delvey's exit from the show — were on the rocks last fall.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Local neighborhoods are so close-knit that everyone knows each other, said Allison Buell, a teacher and coach in Hammond.
—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Leading this loud and lovingly close-knit multigenerational family is Suga Mama (Jo Marie Payton), the feisty grandma and matriarch.
—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
The family is close-knit, intrusive, rude and menacing.
—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
The Bediako case is a nice counterexample to the favoritism argument; the first judge stepped aside when his relationship with the university, or at least the coverage and commentary surrounding it, was too close-knit to be ignored, and the second judge ruled against his alma mater.
—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
The Bruins begin the season with a versatile and close-knit roster, Grant said.
—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-knit
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
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Founded in 2008, FunnyFlux is a Korean animation studio creating family-friendly IP for global audiences.
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The Machine was lambasted, fairly, for its clannish coördination and its efforts to keep Democratic politics in a certain mainstream style.
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In the Middle Ages, local churchgoers whispered of clannish Jews poisoning wells to kill Christian children and steal their blood for their rituals.
Adjective
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Whitehead wanted to write, but workshops rejected him and the cliquish undergraduate literary scene put him off.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
Adjective
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The middle daughter of the family has always felt outside of its cliquey confines, what with Lizzy and Jane forming such a pair and Kitty and Lydia (Molly Wright and Grace Hogg-Robinson) practically sharing a brain.
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The Friends set was notorious for being cliquey and insular.
Adjective
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
Adjective
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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