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
Elsewhere, Pfeiffer praised the collaborative and tight-knit environment the cast built.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Though always tight-knit, things between the Beckhams have taken a turn in recent years, with rumors of a feud between Brooklyn and his family members dating back to his 2022 wedding to wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As for the former, the KC locker room is known to be tight-knit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Though always tight-knit, things between the Beckhams have taken a turn in recent years, with rumors of a feud between Brooklyn and his family members dating back to his 2022 wedding to wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As for the former, the KC locker room is known to be tight-knit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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Her government is to scrap a lethal arms exports ban in the coming weeks to promote Japan's defense industry and cooperation with the United States and other friendly nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your community gains volume alongside the Moon bouncing into your friendly 11th house, so your team brainstorm or group chat may suddenly gain momentum regarding an upcoming project.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, social occasions will surprise you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With all that noted for context, here’s a closer look at the bottom line of the film businesses of Hollywood titans during the calendar year 2025.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prager was deeply interested in the intricacies of the growing process, as well, sometimes spending weeks in the Colombian mountains living with the indigenous tribes that grew his weed and becoming close friends with his Colombian contacts that moved the product onto his boats.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The Bruins begin the season with a versatile and close-knit roster, Grant said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even as nearly every impact name in the room around him received a nice handout from the Walton-Penner ownership group, Franklin-Myers continued to remain gracious to Denver and never careened around in public with his demands for a new contract.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the most notable reply came from Crumbl itself, which took a gracious approach rather than a defensive one.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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