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
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are ready for their close-up.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The Actor Awards are ready for their close-up.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Some eagle-eyed observers even shared close-up screen grabs of this seer, showing her to have different colored eyes.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In a single visit to the Children’s Museum at La Habra, curious youngsters can go on an archaeological dig for dinosaur fossils, perform in costume under the lights of a stage, play in a 1920s Victorian farmhouse and get a close-up look at the gaping jaws of a rhinoceros.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are ready for their close-up.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The Actor Awards are ready for their close-up.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Some eagle-eyed observers even shared close-up screen grabs of this seer, showing her to have different colored eyes.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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Read retrieved Hunter and brought her back to Sacramento where the pair plotted the near-fatal attack.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Although layoffs are a near certainty after the deal is consummated, layoffs were a near certainty without a deal because each company individually lacked staying power in a rapidly changing media landscape.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press have shown activity at two of those sites, suggesting Iran is trying to assess and potentially recover material there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, the President urged lawmakers to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America, Act, a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states, among other changes.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The constant dissection of their every move, every detail?—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Bruins increased their advantage to 18 points on Dailey’s dunk less than five minutes into the second half and the visitors got no closer than nine the rest of the way.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Check the Tarrant County wait time map for the closest polling location and to check wait times for each party.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The brand said Ethridge’s photographs on display in the accompanying exhibition in Japan extend the brand’s tradition of championing the leading artists of the era.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nobody could locate a transcript from Martin’s trial or the exact photograph.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nearly two-thirds of children detained by ICE were eventually deported, and almost 1 in 10 left the country when their parents accepted voluntary departure, according to an AP analysis of the latest comprehensive data.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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This data is affirmed by an isotope analysis, which showed that the plague victims grew up in different places.—
Durrie Bouscaren,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And for now, the potential economic effects of war in the Middle East are a more immediate concern than longer-term effects from AI.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Angelica decides to get a breast enlargement, Jason sounds a warning.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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As part of an overall hair retention strategy, these formulas can do everything from reducing the amount of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, the hormone that leads to male pattern baldness and prostate enlargement, to helping your body handle the challenges of modern life.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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