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
Though always tight-knit, things between the Beckhams have taken a turn in recent years, with rumors of a feud between Brooklyn and his family members dating back to his 2022 wedding to wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As for the former, the KC locker room is known to be tight-knit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Ware saw more reminders of that group, too, in how tight-knit this room was.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
As Santa Margarita celebrated its CIF-SS Division 1 football championship, one scene beamed with the joy and tight-knit support that have become the Eagles’ trademarks under first-year coach Carson Palmer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As for the former, the KC locker room is known to be tight-knit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Ware saw more reminders of that group, too, in how tight-knit this room was.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
As Santa Margarita celebrated its CIF-SS Division 1 football championship, one scene beamed with the joy and tight-knit support that have become the Eagles’ trademarks under first-year coach Carson Palmer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
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At the base of Mount Annupuri, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to jump straight on a gondola and onto the slopes, with countless ski and snowboard trails, high-quality off-piste powder skiing, and scenic family-friendly routes through the forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Raglan is a charming surf town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island where the vibes are laidback and friendly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The View From The Control Room On a programming level, the crisis has showcased Weiss’ quicker, social-media-centric metabolism and digital-friendly approach.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, large numbers of loyalists remain tied to the system for religious, social or patronage reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins increased their advantage to 18 points on Dailey’s dunk less than five minutes into the second half and the visitors got no closer than nine the rest of the way.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Check the Tarrant County wait time map for the closest polling location and to check wait times for each party.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bediako case is a nice counterexample to the favoritism argument; the first judge stepped aside when his relationship with the university, or at least the coverage and commentary surrounding it, was too close-knit to be ignored, and the second judge ruled against his alma mater.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bruins begin the season with a versatile and close-knit roster, Grant said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, it can be maintained as a gracious single-family home with easy access to Bonn, Cologne, and Frankfurt.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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