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
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.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
The city’s tight-knit, supportive community encourages experimentation.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Two months after season 6 of Love Island USA came to an end — and Serena emerged as the season's winner with her now-boyfriend Kordell Beckham — the ladies are as tight-knit as ever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In the mountains of North Carolina, the mom community is both tight-knit and spread out.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
The city’s tight-knit, supportive community encourages experimentation.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Two months after season 6 of Love Island USA came to an end — and Serena emerged as the season's winner with her now-boyfriend Kordell Beckham — the ladies are as tight-knit as ever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In the mountains of North Carolina, the mom community is both tight-knit and spread out.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-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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This exposure can deepen their understanding of social issues, diverse perspectives and broader community needs.Antonia Bowring, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The couple revealed the news in a social media post on Saturday (Nov. 30).DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 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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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
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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
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Be a gracious recipient and accept the cookies, and please call or email etc to thank her.David Chiu, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s a clean California-style aesthetic with light colors, gracious rooms, high ceilings, and oversized windows that flood the rooms with natural light.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Tight-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-knit. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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