as in friendly
bound together by feelings of very close association
a close-knit family that constantly keeps in touch
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Recent Examples of close-knit
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.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Tension seems to be rising as presidential candidates trade jabs as Election Day nears, but in the small and close-knit Downriver city of Gibraltar, residents are focused on a different political fight, one that isn’t on the ballot.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Years before his death, and that of his wife and son, Ron had spoken about his family, describing them as close-knit and loving.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The researchers analyzed stressors such as food insecurity, delays in medical care and living in a neighborhood that didn’t feel close-knit or safe.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Tall or flat, solid or patterned, close-knit or wide-brimmed: Fall’s jauntiest accessory is also its most dazzlingly variable.
—Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite how sprawling Maui is – the second-largest island in Hawaii – its community is close-knit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Dominguez said the program’s student body is close-knit and diverse, with many participants in their late 40s.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The scene in Taipei is close-knit but welcoming, Nymphia says.
—Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Tension seems to be rising as presidential candidates trade jabs as Election Day nears, but in the small and close-knit Downriver city of Gibraltar, residents are focused on a different political fight, one that isn’t on the ballot.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Years before his death, and that of his wife and son, Ron had spoken about his family, describing them as close-knit and loving.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The researchers analyzed stressors such as food insecurity, delays in medical care and living in a neighborhood that didn’t feel close-knit or safe.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Tall or flat, solid or patterned, close-knit or wide-brimmed: Fall’s jauntiest accessory is also its most dazzlingly variable.
—Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite how sprawling Maui is – the second-largest island in Hawaii – its community is close-knit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Dominguez said the program’s student body is close-knit and diverse, with many participants in their late 40s.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The scene in Taipei is close-knit but welcoming, Nymphia says.
—Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-knit
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However, some breeds tend to be friendlier to felines than others.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the Bushes entered the aisle, walking right past the Trumps, George gave Barack a friendly tap on the belly with his knuckles and kept on moving toward his seat.Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ambassadorships are often awarded to loyalists and supporters, but this appointment looks particularly clannish.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
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The model relies on a dramatic shift in relations among officers and prisoners, two historically warring factions in a system built on clannish gamesmanship for survival.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Advertisement After Rhea Ripley won the Raw women’s title from Liv Morgan, a familiar gong sound was heard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, there were a number of close races in the state including an Arizona attorney general race in which Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh, one of the closest elections in state history, following a recount.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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On the second floor of Muir, guests are treated to a private art gallery, True Colours, an intimate space that showcases works with a connection to Nova Scotia and Canada.Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Such intimate moments emphasize the contrast between the typical patience inside the studio and the frenzy the team succumbs to when news breaks.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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