Synonyms of close-upnext
1
: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
2
: an intimate view or examination of something

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In 2014, a hacker reportedly claimed to have cloned a fingerprint of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, then Germany's defense minister, using close-up photos taken at a press event. Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026 There are the concert shots, of course, but also backstage moments with guests from Mick Jagger to Joan Baez, as well as close-up portraits of each Beatle. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 Botanist Brie Langley guides Porowski amid resplendent greenery and offers him a close-up look at a massive waterlily named after Queen Victoria. Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 In 2016, the three snapped a close-up pic at the opening night of the show Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life in New York City. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for close-up

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of close-up was in 1912

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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-up. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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close-up

noun
ˈklōs-ˌəp
: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
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