up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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The Artemis 2 mission is designed to fly its crew once around the moon before returning them to Earth over the course of about 10 days, during which the astronauts will become the first in a generation to see the moon up close.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The goal, said Cobbett, is to pack the venue not just for fans to get an up close look just before the Olympics, but to boost the athlete’s vibe with a large and engaged crowd.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The confetti test drew a crowd of people braving the cold and rain to get an up close look at the action.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
With Cooper right there up close with the camera, Dern reacts through it with spectacular nuance.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The goal, said Cobbett, is to pack the venue not just for fans to get an up close look just before the Olympics, but to boost the athlete’s vibe with a large and engaged crowd.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The confetti test drew a crowd of people braving the cold and rain to get an up close look at the action.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
With Cooper right there up close with the camera, Dern reacts through it with spectacular nuance.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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