up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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The festival grounds at the Empire Polo Club were significantly expanded, so everything has a little more breathing room, and fans were able to walk up close to see Lana Del Rey’s headlining set Friday night without getting crushed.
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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them at a distance, not up close.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The family resides on their private ranch in East Texas, where Clara Mae has had the opportunity to witness and learn from her dad’s hard work ethic up close.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Snake Meet and Greet, 4 p.m. at Brown County State Park: Visit the park's nature center for an up close and personal look at one of Indiana's native snakes.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024
Teachers, students see movie production up close SPRINGDALE -- Teachers and students at Elmdale Elementary School had a front row seat for a movie production Monday, according to Trent Jones, the School District's communications director.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2024
Everyone had come to see the city’s buzziest crew up close, to be a part of Cobain’s Slizzy — a perhaps more sophisticated take on ‘sleazy’ — movement.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Perspective buyers will get the chance to view Holywell Row Happy Choppers up close and personal with three viewing days on March 15, 16, and 18.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
This setup is also a great ice breaker at tables and encourages conversation and admiration, as guests can appreciate the intricate details and creativity of the cakes up close.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them at a distance, not up close.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The family resides on their private ranch in East Texas, where Clara Mae has had the opportunity to witness and learn from her dad’s hard work ethic up close.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Snake Meet and Greet, 4 p.m. at Brown County State Park: Visit the park's nature center for an up close and personal look at one of Indiana's native snakes.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024
Teachers, students see movie production up close SPRINGDALE -- Teachers and students at Elmdale Elementary School had a front row seat for a movie production Monday, according to Trent Jones, the School District's communications director.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2024
Everyone had come to see the city’s buzziest crew up close, to be a part of Cobain’s Slizzy — a perhaps more sophisticated take on ‘sleazy’ — movement.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Perspective buyers will get the chance to view Holywell Row Happy Choppers up close and personal with three viewing days on March 15, 16, and 18.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
This setup is also a great ice breaker at tables and encourages conversation and admiration, as guests can appreciate the intricate details and creativity of the cakes up close.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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