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 defense was tight-knit and the addition of Malcolm Roach — a big personality among a group that has some business-like guys — really helped solidify the group’s culture.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The figure skating community is tight-knit, and many of our students and coaches have trained and competed alongside those who were lost.
—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
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The figure skating community is tight-knit, and many of our students and coaches have trained and competed alongside those who were lost.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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That’s the difference between a promise made and a promise kept. LeFrak, a Barnard College trustee, is a social entrepreneur, women’s rights advocate, and philanthropist who is president of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation and the Same Sky Foundation Fund.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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The film tapped into humans' primal fear and became a social phenomenon in the U.S. and abroad, grossing over $470 million at the box office, adjusted for inflation.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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The 296 rooms of the new hotel would get close, but not surpass, the largest hotel in the Greater Boise Auditorium District’s boundaries: the Riverside Hotel in Garden City, with 300 rooms.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 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
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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