: closely integrated and bound in love or friendship
a tight-knit family
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Within Israel at the time, as now, there was a mix of controversy about the deal and jubilation over his return, given that Israel is a small and tight-knit society.
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The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—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
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The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
The influx brought a new demographic into a struggling but culturally tight-knit community.
—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
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight-knit. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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