TIGHT-KNIT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

tight-knit

adjective

Definition of tight-knit

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 reunion was memorable for Dudley because the Knicks of a quarter-century ago were unusually tight-knit. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 May 2026 Set theorists form a particularly small and tight-knit community, somewhat removed from the mathematical mainstream. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026 Fonseca’s family is tight-knit and provides a fortress of well-being. — 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 See All Example Sentences for tight-knit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit

Adjective

Underneath the friendly little pixel clock, though, the presence of an ESP32 makes things interesting, and Ulanzi has done something rather unusual.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Otherwise, there’s definitely a family-friendly element to the hotel (the whole storybook feel screams childhood), though the food options may be a little bit advanced for a kids’ palate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

Picking up a group tab, joining a cause, or saying yes to a social plan could stretch your budget, even if your generosity is sincere.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
As with so many social and cultural issues in Iran, the wearing of the hijab seems to some a misplaced priority at a time of conflict and economic crisis.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

The technology, used in all Metro Nashville Public Schools, didn’t spot the weapon because the shooter wasn’t close enough to cameras for the system to get an accurate read and activate the alarm, the district said.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
June 21 – July 22 A plan with someone close may need to fit what serves you close to home.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

Bridgeport sits just outside of downtown on the Near South Side, and homeowners are close-knit.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
In a market like Louisville, where professional networks are often close-knit and reputations matter, marketing decisions can have a noticeable impact on customer perception and business relationships.

— Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of close-knit

Adjective

The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026