up close

adverb or adjective

: at close range

Examples of up close in a Sentence

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The County of San Diego Parks and Recreation’s annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls and falcons, Guests can meet ambassador birds up close and learn about their unique behaviors. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 Sadly, that will likely be the last time Denverites see the Stars & Stripes up close for a while. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025 Kotzmacher also pointed out Walz's history as a high school football coach, and seeing the physical prowess of male high school athletes up close. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Vicens wanted to witness the iconic Argentine coach’s methods up close. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for up close

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of up close was in 1653

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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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