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 influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families and the like.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The rankings showcase the significance of regional differences, with smaller or more tight-knit communities often reflecting greater holiday enthusiasm.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families and the like.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The rankings showcase the significance of regional differences, with smaller or more tight-knit communities often reflecting greater holiday enthusiasm.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tight-knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-knit
Adjective
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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As Martin says, Francis’ views on environmental issues and social justice were inextricable.—
Christopher Parker,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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The kids in the long run have remained close-knit.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2024
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The draft will be held in Green Bay, and the NFL always brings in collegians who figure to be taken high, so Commissioner Roger Goodell can be the gracious host and hug them after they’re picked.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rose was gracious as ever after his second straight time finishing second in a major, having lost out at Royal Troon last summer.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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