up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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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.
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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
The couple, who met in 2016 at a Golden Globes afterparty, cuddled up close to each other.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Wild is set to take you through the wackiest homes on the market (like scrolling through your go-to real estate app but much more up close and personal) with the goal of finding the weirdest home of them all.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Ours pointed out fluffy booby hatchlings in the low branches of trees on one motu, and showed us up close the massive coconut crabs whose kind is coming back from the vanishing point.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The festival grounds at the Empire Polo Club were significantly expanded, so everything has a little more breathing room, and fans were able to walk up close to see Lana Del Rey’s headlining set Friday night without getting crushed.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them at a distance, not up close.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The family resides on their private ranch in East Texas, where Clara Mae has had the opportunity to witness and learn from her dad’s hard work ethic up close.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
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
The couple, who met in 2016 at a Golden Globes afterparty, cuddled up close to each other.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Wild is set to take you through the wackiest homes on the market (like scrolling through your go-to real estate app but much more up close and personal) with the goal of finding the weirdest home of them all.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Ours pointed out fluffy booby hatchlings in the low branches of trees on one motu, and showed us up close the massive coconut crabs whose kind is coming back from the vanishing point.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The festival grounds at the Empire Polo Club were significantly expanded, so everything has a little more breathing room, and fans were able to walk up close to see Lana Del Rey’s headlining set Friday night without getting crushed.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them at a distance, not up close.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The family resides on their private ranch in East Texas, where Clara Mae has had the opportunity to witness and learn from her dad’s hard work ethic up close.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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