close to
idiom
1
: almost or nearly
They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.
Our company employs close to a thousand workers.
I haven't seen her in close to a year.
2
British
: from a short distance : close up
She's even more beautiful when seen close to.
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The generative AI system creates very realistic video and audio, and the videos created look and sound very close to those of King.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite widespread speculation, several high-profile names close to Lively have not been deposed.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Our source close to the network (also not the Zingbot) confirms there are also no current plans to air Reindeer Games in 2025.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Now run by the great grandson of the original 1930 owner, Texas Tavern has remained close to its roots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite widespread speculation, several high-profile names close to Lively have not been deposed.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Our source close to the network (also not the Zingbot) confirms there are also no current plans to air Reindeer Games in 2025.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Now run by the great grandson of the original 1930 owner, Texas Tavern has remained close to its roots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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