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 figure skating community is tight-knit, and many of our students and coaches have trained and competed alongside those who were lost.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Within Israel at the time, as now, there was a mix of controversy about the deal and jubilation over his return, given that Israel is a small and tight-knit society.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families and the like.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Within Israel at the time, as now, there was a mix of controversy about the deal and jubilation over his return, given that Israel is a small and tight-knit society.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families and the like.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Inspired by the energy of young, charismatic stars on the 2018 team including Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Derwin James Jr., Julian started to craft a social media persona that matched the on-field personnel.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In a case that's drawing significant social media attention, a Georgia college student and her father are being held in the same immigration detention center and facing deportation after they were separately stopped by police for driving without valid licenses.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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This time, the Knicks couldn’t get any closer, as the Celtics won 115-93 to cut their series deficit to two games to one.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The stepmom/daughter relationship Zaya and Gabrielle share seems to be close-knit.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 May 2025
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The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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The building includes a 24-hour concierge and a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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