as in friendly
bound together by feelings of very close association
a close-knit family that constantly keeps in touch
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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.
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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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The roster for Sunday's friendly is loaded with professional players, including two holdovers from this summer's gold medal squad: midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams.Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Still, some observers point out that Trump 2.0 might not be as friendly to the industry as his first time in office.Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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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Jeanty carving up defenses on the bright blue turf at Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium has become a familiar sight this season, which has put him firmly in contention for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football.Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Anyone expecting Morocco to be a complete culture shock will likely be surprised that there is so much familiar about Tangier thanks to the many writers and artists, from Eugène Delacroix and Henri Matisse to the Rolling Stones, whose imaginations have been captured by the city.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Burberry’s shares were up as much as 8% during the day on Monday and was up 6% at market close.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kiku Sushi is an intimate restaurant that serves authentic Japanese cuisine.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-knit. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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