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
This Chabad community, as are others, is very tight-knit.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Piner says the community is tight-knit and more diverse than in its early years.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Martin Short‘s family is very tight-knit.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Piner says the community is tight-knit and more diverse than in its early years.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Martin Short‘s family is very tight-knit.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tight-knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing two animals of any size free of charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Opponents Venezuela were booed and castigated, not least during a penalty shootout to decide the winners after a 0-0 friendly draw.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Like me, the children and families in the neighborhood surrounding the Obama center face social and economic inequities.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Roberts will keep a close eye on Ohtani, who left the game last Thursday with a swollen knee and then sat out Friday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The skydiving community is close-knit, and every loss is deeply felt.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Their older cousin, Caroline Kennedy, said the family is close-knit.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The closet is a nod to British country estates where gracious hosts kept a row of jackets ready for visiting friends.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
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People mean well and are gracious.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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