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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as in photo
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as in dissection
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Recent Examples of close-up
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-up
Adjective
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Having got 26 assists across 2021-22 and 2022-23, he’s managed three combined in the near two full seasons since.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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The players gathered for a team photo with all the staff while, sliding across the grass, Claudia Pina, the star of the match with two goals, ran from her interview with Catalan broadcaster TV3 to get involved.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek could not independently verify the photos' authenticity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Despite that withdrawal, Ford confirmed the nation would oppose the dissection of stable trade agreements.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Visitors can get up close and touch history at the ruins left behind.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was some belief that when Trump’s tariffs went into effect at midnight the price impacts would be immediate, and some have already started to talk that way.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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America’s undersea enlargement would not have been possible without Larry Mayer.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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