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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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 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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In Afghanistan, legitimate authority has traditionally been highly localized, a product of consensus rather than brute force, and firmly anchored in tribal, clannish, and kinship structures.Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2011
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being the underdog is a familiar role in Tempe, and this team is no different.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While cellular devices can enhance connectivity and allow for shared experiences, overuse of mobile phones at social gatherings can detract from interactions that make events intimate.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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