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adjective

ˌklōs-ˈəp How to pronounce close-up (audio)
Definition of close-upnext
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance come over here and get a close-up view of the painting

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close-up

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noun

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as in photo

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as in dissection

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Recent Examples of close-up
Noun
Hunt also captured a flirty close-up shot of his fiancé’s bare chest, which was strategically framed by her pink robe. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Each of the photos that were released by the sheriff’s office showed a close-up of Johnson’s tattoos. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Burton left her extra umph in, right down to a close-up of her feet curling. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 Sometimes a production design choice can achieve what a close-up or a line of dialogue cannot. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for close-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
  1. near
  2. photo
  3. dissection
  4. close
  5. photograph
  6. analysis
  7. immediate
  8. enlargement
Adjective
  • The train station hulked behind barbed wire, abandoned for years, both witness to and eight million bricks’ worth of evidence of Detroit's near-collapse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Accenture estimates that only 10-20% of enterprise tasks are complex enough to justify frontier or near-frontier capability.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of near
Noun
  • Key Facts The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the man, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, was arrested after appearing to monitor security preparations at the club by taking photos and video.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Armstrong's old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of photo
Noun
  • Advertisement Graham, who died earlier this month of an aortic dissection, spent some of his final days in Ukraine on his 10th visit to the country since it was invaded by Russia in 2022.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 July 2026
  • The longtime senator from South Carolina died July 11 following an aortic dissection.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of dissection
Adjective
  • Cuba has struggled to import fuel since the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, Havana’s closest ally.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Punk hit a big clothesline for a close two-count and then went for the GTS.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • The Presidential Press and Information Bureau, which released the photographs, said the meeting was held Monday morning but did not disclose the location of the meeting or provide details about what was discussed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The printing was done within a day, and the quality was better than expected from my phone photograph.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of photograph
Noun
  • Just remember, this post is not for hints or clues, this post has the answer and some analysis of today’s guessing game and so forth.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But as the days dwindle, local officials have said an independent analysis is still needed to answer residents’ concerns.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of analysis
Adjective
  • Nunez’s statement did not spell out what that meant in practice and there was no immediate response to a request from the ministry for further comment.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Officials are hopeful that the immediate areas near the stadium will be done by the middle of August, and the final configuration will be ready.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of immediate
Noun
  • Russia favors formal territorial enlargement, from Georgia to Crimea to the Donbas.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Other potential side effects include acne, breast tenderness or enlargement, fluid retention and worsening symptoms of untreated sleep apnea.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of enlargement

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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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