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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The second picture showcases her and Barbara smiling at the baby, and the last photo is a close-up of Edward sleeping.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
While the result — a 1-0 defeat — did not go Forest’s way, Davies considered the match the perfect close-up examination.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The silent close-ups of the people in the vehicle are subtly unsettling, while all around them rolls a beautiful, forbidding landscape.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
She’s seen her close-up before: the five-time Grand Slam champion was the guest of honor when Eala graduated from Nadal’s academy.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The second picture showcases her and Barbara smiling at the baby, and the last photo is a close-up of Edward sleeping.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
While the result — a 1-0 defeat — did not go Forest’s way, Davies considered the match the perfect close-up examination.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The silent close-ups of the people in the vehicle are subtly unsettling, while all around them rolls a beautiful, forbidding landscape.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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What Happens Next Flooding can cause billions of dollars in damages—and flood insurance is likely to become even more expensive for California homeowners in areas poised to become more vulnerable in the near future.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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As far as the roster itself, Reinsdorf and a front office overhauled by second-year general manager Chris Getz seem to have the Sox built for a sale in the near future.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In Mandalay, Burma's second-largest city and close to the epicenter, the earthquake damaged part of the former royal palace and buildings, according to videos and photos released on Facebook social media.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the photo, the two proud parents stood in all-black outfits with Hudson in the middle in Anstead's arms.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether their focus is call-in advice, comedic commentary, candid girl talk, or cultural dissections or health and wellness, these women lead the discussion with expertise, humor and vulnerability.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The edges and vertices of one graph can be compared with those of another to explore deeper relationships between the two structures—an approach that Kamata thought might help to resolve Dudeney’s dissection.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Coleman remains one of his closest friends in football and is able to provide insight into the formative parts of his playing and coaching careers.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since Sullivan’s arrest, there have been calls for a state-level investigation and a closer examination of its safety net for children, including homeschooling practices, around which there is little or no regulation, according to a 2018 Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate report.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists.—
Antara Gangwal,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some people have to go full method, some people stick broken glass in their shoes, some people look at photographs of their dead relatives.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The research on gum chewing and microplastics is still limited—these two papers effectively represent analysis of just two people’s post-chew saliva—but gum chewing has also been correlated with higher urine levels of phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This approach not only helps to diffuse immediate tensions but also lays the groundwork for long-term loyalty.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the immediate financial devastation, job loss shakes the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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America’s undersea enlargement would not have been possible without Larry Mayer.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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