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
Fonseca’s family is tight-knit and provides a fortress of well-being.
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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
This Chabad community, as are others, is very tight-knit.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
For decades, road-trippers zoomed right past Wimberley, Texas—with its scenic vistas, untamed terrain, lazy tubing rivers, blooming wildflower fields, and tiny but tight-knit community.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Piner says the community is tight-knit and more diverse than in its early years.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
This Chabad community, as are others, is very tight-knit.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
For decades, road-trippers zoomed right past Wimberley, Texas—with its scenic vistas, untamed terrain, lazy tubing rivers, blooming wildflower fields, and tiny but tight-knit community.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Piner says the community is tight-knit and more diverse than in its early years.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The researchers also suggest cash stipends or other social protection policies for lower-income families, and livable minimum wage guarantees.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He's remained close with the Solari family and has taken Teo Solari under his wing.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The entire team is in shock, and the community is close-knit.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Her family was, and is, close-knit.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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