: closely integrated and bound in love or friendship
a tight-knit family
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Still, Quinn — entering his third U.S. Open with his highest career ranking at No. 84 — explained how tight-knit that group is despite the competitive environment.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Middleton family is known for being very tight-knit, and that has grown to include William.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2025
In reality, the Detroit rap scene of the 1990s, including the Hip Hop Shop, was tight-knit.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
University communities are tight-knit, and influence travels fast.
—Rhea Maniar, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Middleton family is known for being very tight-knit, and that has grown to include William.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2025
In reality, the Detroit rap scene of the 1990s, including the Hip Hop Shop, was tight-knit.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
University communities are tight-knit, and influence travels fast.
—Rhea Maniar, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight-knit. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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