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
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, very good close-up focus capability makes the FE 16mm more than a one-trick pony.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Those award-winning victimhood stereotypes equate social grievances with mundane heroism while Leigh’s close-up view of individual psychological stress seems designed to overpower banal politicization.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Shot in quivering close-ups, this coming-of-age film follows a reticent teenager from a religious household, and her all-girl choir’s trip to a convent.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But rather than a close-up, his sister had taken in the entire empty seat next to him.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, very good close-up focus capability makes the FE 16mm more than a one-trick pony.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Those award-winning victimhood stereotypes equate social grievances with mundane heroism while Leigh’s close-up view of individual psychological stress seems designed to overpower banal politicization.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Shot in quivering close-ups, this coming-of-age film follows a reticent teenager from a religious household, and her all-girl choir’s trip to a convent.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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Locate the nearest shelter According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one way to prepare yourself in the event of severe storms is to locate your nearest shelters ahead of time and map out the safest routes to reach them.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Al-Farra's young sons only know her as a little girl, from a photo al-Farra keeps on his phone: Islam is smiling.—
Mirna Alrached,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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Spring celebration in Ocean Beach to highlight history The Ocean Beach Historical Society will host a celebration of spring featuring food and historical photos and artifacts from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, on the Wisteria Cottage patio at 4761 Niagara Ave.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Last year, a 33-year-old man was arrested twice in three days outside the TriBeCa home of Taylor Swift, another singer whose words are regularly the subject of speculation and dissection.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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That his work, a deft dissection of the dangers of power and the mutability of empire, remains as relevant as ever would have seemed so obvious to him as to not bear mentioning.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Many close followers of Barca have remarked on how players seem to understand what the coach wants of them perfectly, which had not always been the case in previous seasons.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The most impactful shows were smaller in format, allowing for a closer appreciation of the pieces and the skill behind them.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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The book, which has been published by Rizzoli New York and will be released in April, is a collection of photographs by Israeli photographer Dudi Hasson.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the weeks leading up to Victoria Goodwin's arrest, the couple shared loving photographs of each other on social media.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our analysis of Boeing along key parameters of Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience shows that the company has a very weak operating performance and financial condition, as detailed below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The half-hour show airs on weekday afternoons alongside Pardon the Interruption, another of the network's analysis shows.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There were no immediate reports Thursday of any Starship wreckage falling over populated areas.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Seasonal outlooks will be impacted in addition to the immediate weather forecasting products, Spinrad added.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Russia's invasion, by this diagnosis, was a response to the enlargement of NATO over the years.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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