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
Sandra Carey, who lives in Amado just south of Tucson and sets up her produce stand at the market every weekend, described the area as friendly and tight-knit.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, Pfeiffer praised the collaborative and tight-knit environment the cast built.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, Pfeiffer praised the collaborative and tight-knit environment the cast built.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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The moody Moon in your artistic 5th house and heavyweight Jupiter in your friendly 11th house are in opposition, pitting personal flair against community needs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Made from extra-durable, knife-friendly material, each board resists moisture, supports hygiene, and stands up to daily wear.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whatever the current state of social relations on the set may be, the movies themselves have stratified, in the same way that economic relations have done in the twenty-first century.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Baena wrote in a social media post celebrating his winning streak.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Offer to Saudi crown prince Epstein was introduced to Raafat Al-Sabbagh, a close advisor of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Local neighborhoods are so close-knit that everyone knows each other, said Allison Buell, a teacher and coach in Hammond.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leading this loud and lovingly close-knit multigenerational family is Suga Mama (Jo Marie Payton), the feisty grandma and matriarch.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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