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
Which, in your case, not only meant formal experimentation, but also having a real and tight-knit audience, like in the NYMPHOWARS Patreon.
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Charlie Markbreiter, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
The town is decidedly sleepy, in the best way possible, and since there are so few people who live here, the community in Putney is very tight-knit.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The Uncut Gems star and wife Jackie tied the knot back in 2003, and have been tight-knit ever since, keeping their personal life mostly private while turning many of their film projects into family affairs.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The series followed the lives and relationship between fictional single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory Gilmore, living in the fictional town Stars Hollow, Connecticut, known for its quirky charm and tight-knit community.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Markbreiter, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
The town is decidedly sleepy, in the best way possible, and since there are so few people who live here, the community in Putney is very tight-knit.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The Uncut Gems star and wife Jackie tied the knot back in 2003, and have been tight-knit ever since, keeping their personal life mostly private while turning many of their film projects into family affairs.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The series followed the lives and relationship between fictional single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory Gilmore, living in the fictional town Stars Hollow, Connecticut, known for its quirky charm and tight-knit community.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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Head to Amazon now to shop even more petite-friendly comfy pants, and keep scrolling to check out the rest of my favorite picks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Looking for more cold-weather-friendly sets?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The condition, which can cause a wide array of neurological problems, can result in seizures or difficulty with communication and social interaction, according to Medline.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bailey served as Randal Taylor’s assistant chief for four years between 2020 and 2024, a turbulent time for the department marked by social justice protests, an explosion in police action shootings and police staffing shortages.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Friends and neighbors described the family as quiet and close-knit, and authorities have said there is no indication Loureiro anticipated any threat.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Christine Errigo, a neighbor, said the community is close-knit.—
Chandler Lutz,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After the initial encounter, sending a brief email or text is both gracious and strategic.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe hails from Mary Ada Marshall, a resident of Smith Island, who was gracious enough to share her recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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