as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
come over here and get a close-up view of the painting
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as in photo
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as in dissection
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Recent Examples of close-up
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Over the weekend, nail artist Natalie Minerva shared a carousel to Instagram featuring both a photo and video close-up of Lovato's glassy manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hardly anyone dresses up for the theater anymore, but my suit and I were ready for our close-up.
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Over the weekend, nail artist Natalie Minerva shared a carousel to Instagram featuring both a photo and video close-up of Lovato's glassy manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hardly anyone dresses up for the theater anymore, but my suit and I were ready for our close-up.
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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Wharton’s targeting of the near-post area is complemented by Mateta, Munoz and Ismaila Sarr (red).—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Because the broad thrust of Powell’s speech contained worries about the softening labor market, which implies the Fed will stay on its rate-cutting path in the near term.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
22 Sep. 2025
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In this June 25, 2007 file photo, a Dominican Navy soldier stands guard over bales of cocaine during a news conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bogdan, who researches bee visual processing and bee intelligence, anesthetizes bees before dissection as a matter of protocol, though he is not required to by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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State-of-the-art resources include the SynDaver Synthetic Cadaver Lab, an Anatomage Table anatomy visualization system enabling virtual human dissection and an Advanced Laerdal Haptic IV Trainer for intravenous techniques practice.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His other goal in his preceding 24 appearances — stabbed in from close range from a corner in another 6-0 Carabao Cup win, this time at Oxford United in round two — was mundane by comparison.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Dalmatian's owner looks on and smile, filming the moment from her own phone at a closer distance.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vintage photographs from Nguyen’s family gracing the walls will help boost its family-style vibe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prior to that role, Faust was director of financial planning and analysis at North Road.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Dan Slater initially suggested directing staff to do that analysis while also installing rumble strips on the 200 blocks of West and East Chapman Avenue leading to the traffic circle and reflective pavement markers along the curbs, an idea suggested by Councilmember Denis Bilodeau.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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WellSpace has an immediate care program that can offer brief visits for people who must be seen right away, but full-service visits with providers may begin to take longer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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This outcome has immediate repercussions.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This enlargement can be caused by several conditions, including a hormonal imbalance, lifestyle choices, underlying health conditions, drug use, and prescription medications.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Sep. 2025
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In its annual assessment report on security challenges, the Norwegian Intelligence Service warned that Russia—which operates dozens of military bases in the Arctic—would increase its focus on the Nordic countries in response to NATO enlargement to Sweden and Finland.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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