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
Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Another photo offered a close-up of their engagement rings, as the two layered their hands to show off their new bling.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Ray Petelin To have a better chance of a close-up interaction, move the main feeder and make sure it is hidden.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Next season, Old Trafford will get a close-up look at Ederson, the Brazilian midfielder who will be the first signing of Michael Carrick’s regime.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Noun
The host city with the most matches (nine), the Big D is ready for its close-up.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Another photo offered a close-up of their engagement rings, as the two layered their hands to show off their new bling.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Ray Petelin To have a better chance of a close-up interaction, move the main feeder and make sure it is hidden.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Next season, Old Trafford will get a close-up look at Ederson, the Brazilian midfielder who will be the first signing of Michael Carrick’s regime.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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In other words, Earth’s nearest alien neighbor is about to get a lot more crowded.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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Further details on the grand opening date are anticipated in the near future.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Instead, the team opted for mini-CT scans, enabling a 3D virtual dissection with clear imaging even of soft tissues.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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One particular part of the full-30-minute dissection took a left turn — and took a buzzsaw to new BuzzFeed owner Byron Allen.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Roberts will keep a close eye on Ohtani, who left the game last Thursday with a swollen knee and then sat out Friday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Thousands of faithful arrived early at the monastery, with groups of nuns and schoolchildren singing and waving signs and photographs of the pope outside the basilica.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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In some cases, the centers can issue waivers if the vehicle meets certain criteria, like if an analysis finds that no additional repairs could help the vehicle pass.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Sadly, Trump’s inability to forgo immediate fulfillment is as pronounced an aspect of his personality as his megalomania.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Noun
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But enlargement brings complexity.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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In two slideshows on the same floor, Liden continues to circulate between viewpoints, here through the tactic of distortive enlargement.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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