a photograph taken at close range or with a long focal-length lens, on a relatively large scale.
Also called close shot. Movies, Television. a camera shot taken at a very short distance from the subject, to permit a close and detailed view of an object or action.
an intimate view or presentation of anything.
of or resembling a close-up.
intimate or detailed; close-in.
a photograph or film or television shot taken at close range
a detailed or intimate view or examination
a close-up of modern society
to shut entirely
(intr) to draw together
the ranks closed up
(intr) (of wounds) to heal completely
An Americanism first recorded in 1910–15; noun use of adverbial phrase close up
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The final pages of her book feature close-up photographs of the 11 workmen alongside several possibilities for their identities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The close-up photo shows a shirtless man on the floor with his hands cuffed behind his back with Secret Service standing around him.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Video footage posted by the nonprofit shows a close-up of the cracked shell in the nest as winds blow and an eagle stands guard.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Snider, 41, is more than ready for his close-up.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Way-back history, about queens and princes ruling Africa, and close-up history about black people breaking the chains of slavery.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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