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
Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 17 June 2025
For Sunnyvale’s Carla Klein, a close-up view of icebergs, penguins, seals and whales were among the highlights of a trip to Argentina and Antarctica earlier this year.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
This cap provides hands-free visibility in the dark thanks to its ultra-bright dual-action LED system, featuring four LEDs that offer both close-up and distance lighting, allowing dad to see up to 42 feet ahead.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Matthews also shared photos, including close-ups of the art and portraits of the singers.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 17 June 2025
For Sunnyvale’s Carla Klein, a close-up view of icebergs, penguins, seals and whales were among the highlights of a trip to Argentina and Antarctica earlier this year.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
This cap provides hands-free visibility in the dark thanks to its ultra-bright dual-action LED system, featuring four LEDs that offer both close-up and distance lighting, allowing dad to see up to 42 feet ahead.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the day, Wilde sported a light yellow silk and lace dress and gold velvet platform sandals along with a gold statement necklace while attending the festival photo call.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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If Newsom’s podcast supplied the most humiliating audio of the new Trump era, the most humiliating image was surely a photo of Whitmer physically hiding in the Oval Office as Trump signed orders to investigate a pair of first-term officials who went on to criticize him.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Munn was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2023 and went public with her health journey in March 2024, having undergone five surgeries including a lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The championship is Oklahoma City’s first since relocating from Seattle in 2008; for the Pacers, close wasn’t good enough for their second straight season with a strong playoff run before falling to the eventual NBA champs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything (even a card would have been thoughtful).—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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On Reading, a slender and elegant volume, contains sixty-six black-and-white photographs Kertész took of people engrossed in books and newspapers around the world between 1915 and 1970.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Police search warrant returns from DoorDash contain photographs, a list of deliveries to 1122 King Road that date back to 2019 and also a spreadsheet of communication between the person ordering the food and the DoorDash driver, the defense detailed in another filing.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2025
Noun
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However, an analysis shows there is declining use of the facility, according to officials.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The artifacts will be taken back to Moscow for further analysis, Warner said.—
Alex Music,
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Fire and Rescue officials provided immediate on-scene care for the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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But the Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel truly does give you an immediate glow.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The money is expected to go to the Shasta Dam enlargement project.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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One of the most common symptoms is enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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