close-knit
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of close-knit
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It tracks that a megastar like Jay would be surrounded by a close-knit circle of people managing his life, which led to Baumbach and Mortimer exploring those complicated relationships.
From Los Angeles Times
In our romantic life, we more closely resemble these social, close-knit mongooses than we do our primate cousins, a "league table" of monogamy compiled by scientists suggests.
From BBC
In Los Angeles, she had a close-knit circle of friends called the "Kitties", according to Marquez, which was a clique of mostly female friends who liked to throw parties - attended by celebrities.
From BBC
“As the former Mayor of Alhambra, I know the deep loss this will leave in our close-knit city that stands together in times of loss and grief.”
From Los Angeles Times
Being from such a large and close-knit family, Jimmie was particularly excited.
From Literature
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