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 entire extended family is very tight-knit, supporting Willis after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a rare condition.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which, in your case, not only meant formal experimentation, but also having a real and tight-knit audience, like in the NYMPHOWARS Patreon.
—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 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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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which, in your case, not only meant formal experimentation, but also having a real and tight-knit audience, like in the NYMPHOWARS Patreon.
—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 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
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Don’t overlook any of these taxpayer-friendly changes, including the higher income limits for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, for people living in states with higher taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After this, Roggeveen decided to send two sloops and three other boats to shore and make friendly introductions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 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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In recent years, Rivkin has formed a close bond with Olga Smirnova, a clinical social worker who visits him weekly through a home-visit program run by Maimonides Medical Center.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mémoires Colorées was born out of Patrick Frey’s (who currently helms Pierre Frey) close friendship with Belgian artist and paper sculptor Isabelle de Borchgrave.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Milwaukee feels more compact and close-knit, in some cases.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Through gracious moves and quiet motion, his presence adds more drama to a simple image.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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