up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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And joining the Apollo 13 crew after having first served on Apollo 8, which intentionally circumnavigated the moon but did not land on its surface, made Lovell the first human ever to see the moon up close for a second time.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
The trio rock red plastic ponchos from the Niagara City Cruises to check out the natural wonder up close.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The legendary band have announced their Australia Tour 2025 – Pop Up Shows, a rare run of performances in smaller venues that will bring their catalogue of iconic songs to fans up close.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
One of the most celebrated places to view these wildflowers up close is just about a 60-mile drive from Fort Worth.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
The trio rock red plastic ponchos from the Niagara City Cruises to check out the natural wonder up close.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The legendary band have announced their Australia Tour 2025 – Pop Up Shows, a rare run of performances in smaller venues that will bring their catalogue of iconic songs to fans up close.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
One of the most celebrated places to view these wildflowers up close is just about a 60-mile drive from Fort Worth.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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