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
As tight-knit as the Garveys are, there are now far too many ways they could be caught for their part in covering up JP’s murder.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The show ended in 1995 after an eight-year run, but the cast has remained tight-knit and reunited several times.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Her Crown Point would be on the Eastside, across the river from Gotham, and be a vibrant, tight-knit, working-class neighborhood.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Watch on Deadline Similar sentiments have been the predominant response within the DoP community, which is tight-knit and largely isolated from the rest of the film world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tight-knit 
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The show ended in 1995 after an eight-year run, but the cast has remained tight-knit and reunited several times.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Her Crown Point would be on the Eastside, across the river from Gotham, and be a vibrant, tight-knit, working-class neighborhood.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Watch on Deadline Similar sentiments have been the predominant response within the DoP community, which is tight-knit and largely isolated from the rest of the film world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tight-knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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Pochettino didn’t need either of them in the USMNT’s 3-0 friendly win over Costa Rica last night — but far bigger examinations lie ahead.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ichiro, who was elected to the hall in Cooperstown, New York, with 99.7% of the vote, addressed the journalist during a news conference on his election Thursday, extending a friendly invitation.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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After the first season premiered in July 2021 and won ten Primetime Emmy awards, the show has become popular for its dark social commentary and stunning worldwide locations.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Previously, the closest analog was augmented reality (AR) glasses, but progress in AR has been slowed by technical challenges.—
Wei Duan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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,
15 Jan. 2025
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In her new Prime Video documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion shares a close-knit look at her public triumphs and personal struggles behind the limelight.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Dalin was gracious in the moment, but those close to him and the campaign acknowledge that the sting was real.—
George Allen,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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The hotel feels grown-up and staff effusively handle all of your needs with a striking level of gracious humility.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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