up close

adverb or adjective

: at close range

Examples of up close in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They can be viewed up close from the Zodiacs or from heated seating in the yacht’s dedicated observation area, 39 feet above the water. Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024 Johnny Marsh of atelier marsh spearheaded the look and feel of the space, which positions guests up close and personal with views of the Empire State Building. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for up close 

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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of up close was in 1653

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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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