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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The primary test is the visual acuity test, which involves reading letters on a chart close-up and from a distance.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
The lens has a moderately wide angle of view (about the same as a 35mm full-frame prime) and two manual focus zones, one for close-up with an 11.8-inch (0.3m) focal distance and a second for subjects further away from the camera.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This stunning close-up view of April's full moon was captured by photographer Izhar Khan as the moon rose over Sydney, Australia.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The primary test is the visual acuity test, which involves reading letters on a chart close-up and from a distance.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
The lens has a moderately wide angle of view (about the same as a 35mm full-frame prime) and two manual focus zones, one for close-up with an 11.8-inch (0.3m) focal distance and a second for subjects further away from the camera.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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According to American Rivers, the endangered rivers list highlights rivers that face unique threats in the near future.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly set to visit China in the near future, and will be reviving the two countries’ joint Economic and Trade Commission.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the Oval Office, a photo of Francis was mixed in with those of family members on Biden’s desk.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Munn, whose cancer was detected at stage 1, has since had five surgeries, including a lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some may view his infamous 12-minute monologue as comical or self-serving, his dissection of Manchester United’s performances in Europe over the seven years before his arrival was critical.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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That’s in part thanks to a close collaboration between Stein and Weinstein.—
Leah Abrams,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To receive the free replacement, consumers must go to Casely's website and fill out an online form and other requirements and specific instructions which include uploading photographs of their device.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Student loan delinquency rates spiked once monthly payments resumed – one analysis found roughly 9 million borrowers fell behind on their debt within months of payments restarting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The analysis also offers new insights into broader lifestyle and relational shifts in Irish Neolithic society.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hugo used the firm’s unique approach to implement immediate ROI and expand AI implementation organically for their clients.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has made a new emergency request of the U.S. Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on openly transgender military service members.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alpha-blockers are sometimes taken to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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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 2 May. 2025.
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