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. 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 See All Example Sentences for up close

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 24 Apr. 2025.

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