up close

adverb or adjective

: at close range

Examples of up close in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking at screens up close for long periods is also very stimulating, which may leave us exhausted. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

For kids and teens, this can be an incredible way to experience the world up close and personal with the familiarity and comfort that comes from your hotel traveling with you. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

This unique positioning gets you up close and personal with the rainforest and its abundant wildlife. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Other Coast to Coast events include Arsenal fans taking over McGregor Square in downtown Denver, giving fans a chance to see the Premier League trophy up close. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for up close

• arkose
• engross
• faroese
• fructose
• fucose
• gatos
• glucose
• jocose
• morose
• plateaus
• spinose
• vadose