up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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In the first photo, the mother-and-daughter duo could be seen smiling widely at the camera, and in a follow-up photo, Cavallari could be seen showing her daughter the jewelry up close.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
However, economists say the picture doesn’t look quite as positive when viewed up close.
—Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But there's a major challenge of snuggling up close to the three pound (1.46-kilogram) Vanguard 1.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Trails starting at the Chautauqua Trailhead get you up close to the Flatirons.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
However, economists say the picture doesn’t look quite as positive when viewed up close.
—Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But there's a major challenge of snuggling up close to the three pound (1.46-kilogram) Vanguard 1.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Trails starting at the Chautauqua Trailhead get you up close to the Flatirons.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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