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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As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Tetris, two games are coming to Switch online, accompanied by a friendly message from its creator, Alexey Pajitnov.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies may even be holding off on big changes, hoping a friendlier White House will tilt the scale back in their favor.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Not to mention the fact that Trump and his close adviser, Elon Musk, both own two of Meta's competitor social media platforms.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kate Fahey a close second, going for just 20k at the time.Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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While the two didn’t appear to be intimate or cozy, that didn’t stop the net from placing dating rumors on them.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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