tight-knit
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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She had lived in the tight-knit apartment building for more than 20 years and watched plenty of people come and go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the San Fernando Valley’s tight-knit Vietnamese community, Thien “Kim” Nguyen was known as a successful entrepreneur.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Far from ideal, but England appeared upbeat and tight-knit throughout.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
David was one of five children; a tight-knit, loving unit jammed into a tiny terrace in Bradford.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
I could not figure out where I would fit into this tight-knit group.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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