1
: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
2
: an intimate view or examination of something
close-up
2 of 2adverb or adjective
: at close range
Synonyms
Adverb or adjective
Examples of close-up in a Sentence
Adverb or adjective
come over here and get a close-up view of the painting
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Yes, Nick Jonas' 'Jealous' Is One of the String Covers Featured in Bridgerton Season 3
Nick also shared a close-up selfie of the father-daughter duo, as well as a golf video and a picture of a pint of Guinness.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Noun
Hutchins, according to the actor, told him to pull his Colt .45 revolver from his holster and point it at the camera for an extreme close-up view.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Yes, Nick Jonas' 'Jealous' Is One of the String Covers Featured in Bridgerton Season 3
Nick also shared a close-up selfie of the father-daughter duo, as well as a golf video and a picture of a pint of Guinness.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for close-up
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-up. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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