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
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The boutique hotel’s seventh-floor outdoor pool has a spacious terrace and close-up views of Taipei 101.
—Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum marked the milestone in an Instagram Reel filled with photos of the twin boys sitting next to each other wearing blue graduation gowns, close-ups of their diplomas and videos of the two throwing their caps in the air among their fellow graduates.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Photo : Vigilante 4x4 A close-up of the Moore & Giles leather and new-old-stock corduroy upholstery that dresses the interior.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
So, being able to see that close-up and document it so other people can see that as well has been an amazing experience.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The boutique hotel’s seventh-floor outdoor pool has a spacious terrace and close-up views of Taipei 101.
—Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum marked the milestone in an Instagram Reel filled with photos of the twin boys sitting next to each other wearing blue graduation gowns, close-ups of their diplomas and videos of the two throwing their caps in the air among their fellow graduates.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Photo : Vigilante 4x4 A close-up of the Moore & Giles leather and new-old-stock corduroy upholstery that dresses the interior.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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The State Department’s Extended Continental Shelf Project works out of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, some 800 miles from the nearest ocean.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s gone nine games without a point, leaving him with just 38 points in 48 games — a paltry 65-point pace that would be a near 10-point drop from last season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here are some other photos of Swift and Kelce from the postgame celebration at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Click here for more photos of the one-off 1986 Audi 5000 CS Quattro prototype.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Anatomic dissections were controversial in Europe and the U.S. for centuries because medical students often robbed fresh graves to study cadavers.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
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The carcass was in remarkably good condition and appeared in a region of New Zealand that allowed researchers to perform the first-ever dissection of the species.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Musk stews over Stargate As one of President Trump’s closest allies, Elon Musk was expected to reap a huge advantage over his rivals.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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This black-and-white photograph is of students in a classroom at Naperville High School in the late 1920s, only about a decade after the school was established in 1916.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This photograph taken in Davos on January 22, 2025 shows the logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to a 2023 analysis by KFF, Medicaid provides a critical safety net to a significant swath of Americans.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sign up for the Nuggets Insider to get all our NBA analysis.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the collision.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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There was no immediate word on the cause of the collision, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport were halted as dive teams scoured the site and helicopters from law enforcement agencies across the region flew over the scene in a methodical search for bodies.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu underwent prostate removal surgery after he was diagnosed with an infection stemming from a benign prostate enlargement, according to reputable news reports.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
1 Jan. 2025
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Over time, this can lead to enlargement of the heart's left ventricle, which is the heart chamber that pushes blood through to the body.—
Anisha Shah,
Verywell Health,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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