closely knit

/klˈəʊslɪ nˈɪt/

/klˈoʊsli nˈɪt/

[adjective]

closely knit

[ADJECTIVE]

held together as by social or cultural ties

synonyms : close-knit

Examples

1. Looking at the modern science on the topic, the evidence points toward conclusions that unify humanity into a closely knit family, reminding us of our common identity.

2. Abolitionists were closely knit but geographically scattered, and they depended on utterly reliable personal contacts across the country.

3. And it was a fraternity, because it was so closely knit.

4. Earlier you were talking about how Indianapolis, how that closely knit, tied together area where you have to plan the stadium and the hotels and whatnot.

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