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Definition of close-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
2
: an intimate view or examination of something
close-up
adverb or adjective
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Definition of close-up (Entry 2 of 2)
: at close range
Synonyms & Antonyms for close-up
Synonyms: Adverb or adjective
Antonyms: Adverb or adjective
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-up. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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