TIGHT-KNIT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

tight-knit

adjective

Definition of tight-knit

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 shop provided a third space for a small but tight-knit community that the Joneses stumbled into after selling figurines of dragons, skulls, mythical creatures at the Youth Fair and Redlands flea market. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 But pretty soon the two interlopers into this small, grudge-holding but tight-knit community — the kind where, going back generations, everybody not only knows but is mightily resentful of everyone else’s business — develop a kind of outsider kinship. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026 The reunion was memorable for Dudley because the Knicks of a quarter-century ago were unusually tight-knit. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 May 2026 Set theorists form a particularly small and tight-knit community, somewhat removed from the mathematical mainstream. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tight-knit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit

Adjective

Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

Some 27% of Americans use AI chatbots to discuss personal, emotional or social topics, with users under 50 more likely to do so, according to a recent poll from Elon University researchers and The Washington Post.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

On closer-range shots, Brughmans often adopts a wide base with his chest slightly forward and his arms relatively low.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
In the ninth inning, Ozzie Albies legged out a double off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (2-5) and Riley followed with a triple off the centerfield fence, giving the Braves the lead.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

Bridgeport sits just outside of downtown on the Near South Side, and homeowners are close-knit.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
In a market like Louisville, where professional networks are often close-knit and reputations matter, marketing decisions can have a noticeable impact on customer perception and business relationships.

— Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of close-knit

Adjective

The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026