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
Their older cousin, Caroline Kennedy, said the family is close-knit.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Being so close-knit enabled Liverpool to scale such heights on the field last season.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The larger and less close-knit the group, the less appealing this kind of design can be.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Our family is pretty close-knit for birthdays and celebrations.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
At the time, the deeply religious family was portrayed as a strict and close-knit.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 21 June 2025
West Texas saw an influx of almost 50 cases, and health officials attributed the drastic uptick to a close-knit, under vaccinated Mennonite community.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The stepmom/daughter relationship Zaya and Gabrielle share seems to be close-knit.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 May 2025
The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Being so close-knit enabled Liverpool to scale such heights on the field last season.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The larger and less close-knit the group, the less appealing this kind of design can be.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Our family is pretty close-knit for birthdays and celebrations.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
At the time, the deeply religious family was portrayed as a strict and close-knit.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 21 June 2025
West Texas saw an influx of almost 50 cases, and health officials attributed the drastic uptick to a close-knit, under vaccinated Mennonite community.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The stepmom/daughter relationship Zaya and Gabrielle share seems to be close-knit.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 May 2025
The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-knit
Adjective
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Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Jews, because human beings are and always will be clannish.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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This sort of soft, clannish corruption is not a coat of paint that can be stripped from the protectionist architecture; the dysfunction infests the very foundations of it.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As more travelers arrive, so do the familiar questions about how to grow tourism without diluting what makes a place special.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Sonic internet plans: A guide Here's a closer look at Sonic internet offerings: Sonic Fusion Fiber 1 Gigabit Sonic's Fusion Fiber 1 GB plan is the slowest plan option, but speeds are still fast enough for high internet usage.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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For a more intimate experience, consider reserving one of five rooms inside The Hibiscus House.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Of that total, O’Shaughnessy said, 965 arrests were for domestic violence, defined as involving family members and those in intimate relationships.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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