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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
Whenever one of us got a close-up with an actor, the rest would silently cheer. — Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 There’s the requisite shot of a perfect toro nigiri, a thin veil of soy sauce glistening on top, or a close-up of a minimalist ceramic vase. — Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025 Cyrus is silhouetted hazily dancing in front of the band before a close-up has her writhing on the ground in a green sequined dress. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025 Other shots in the slideshow include a hanging daybed taken from the distance, a selfie, a close-up snap of Del Rey's waterproof shoe and her diamond engagement ring, a picture of a white dress on a hanger next to a basket filled with cowboy boots, and a video of a cloudy drive. — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 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
  • Tyler Stephenson is set to return for the Reds in the near future and Cincinnati recently locked up Trevino to a multi-year deal.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • To find the nearest Crumbl store near you, visit crumblcookies.com/stores.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of near
Noun
  • As the dye travels through your blood vessels, a camera takes photos of the blood vessels in the retina to check for leaking.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Newsweek could not independently verify the photos' authenticity.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of photo
Noun
  • These are all original characters, who have become synonymous with their creators’ accounts, and in some cases, are treated like legitimate television characters, subject to the same dissection and discussion.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Despite that withdrawal, Ford confirmed the nation would oppose the dissection of stable trade agreements.
    — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissection
Adjective
  • There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.
    — Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • To view the latest road closures in Benton County, click here: Benton County Unincorporated Road Closures Map This map will be updated throughout the day as crews close and open roads, according to the release.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of close
Noun
  • With few photographs, no clear family records, and little oral history preserved, DNA testing offers, albeit partial, answers to an individual's story.
    — Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Rick is enraged, and finds Jim happily taking a photograph with his wife, Sritala (Lek Patravadi), and the three galpals on vacation.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of photograph
Noun
  • The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    — Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of analysis
Adjective
  • But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of immediate
Noun
  • Russia's invasion, by this diagnosis, was a response to the enlargement of NATO over the years.
    — Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
  • America’s undersea enlargement would not have been possible without Larry Mayer.
    — Jack Truesdale, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Definition of enlargement

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