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 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.
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Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, Quinn — entering his third U.S. Open with his highest career ranking at No. 84 — explained how tight-knit that group is despite the competitive environment.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Middleton family is known for being very tight-knit, and that has grown to include William.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2025
University communities are tight-knit, and influence travels fast.
—Rhea Maniar, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, Quinn — entering his third U.S. Open with his highest career ranking at No. 84 — explained how tight-knit that group is despite the competitive environment.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Middleton family is known for being very tight-knit, and that has grown to include William.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2025
University communities are tight-knit, and influence travels fast.
—Rhea Maniar, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
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In warm weather that means competitive golf tournaments, friendly tennis clinics, outdoor summer concerts, and a calendar full of signature community events.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wear them with a simple long-sleeve top or T-shirt for a casual look, or add a blazer and heels for an office-friendly outfit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing can be done, at this point, about the dubious premise that mainstream Jews and gentiles in 2020s Los Angeles occupy separate social worlds.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bennett’s book seems to question whether scrutinizing every new gendered archetype or behavior, in the disembodied way social media encourages, is productive.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even as American political polarization has intensified over the last eight years, both Republicans and Democrats have agreed that an increasingly powerful Beijing poses an economic, technological, and security threat to Washington and its close allies.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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On the series, JD and Michelle have grown closer, but in real life, Todd is married to Jordan Wilcox Lasance.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pressing for payment could humiliate people, who often arrive with their extended families, Parmar explained, and in a community this close-knit, that could mean losing dozens of patients, including many of the Medicaid patients who keep the clinic afloat.—
Helen Ouyang,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Of course, that’s partly the appeal of this movie: The men wind up disappearing into the background, and we’re left with three girls and their moving and close-knit friendship with one another.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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This luxurious property sizzles with gracious elegance and impeccable service, eliciting over-the-top reviews from guests.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fans are really, really gracious and excited.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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